Swaziland Keen on Agro Cooperation
Iran Daily


18 April 2010
Foreign Minister of Swaziland Lutfo Dlamini on Saturday urged expansion of two-way agricultural cooperation.

In a meeting with Minister of Agricultural Jahad Sadeq Khalilian in Tehran, Dlamini added that the standpoint of the leader and Iranian officials toward Africa is praiseworthy.

"It is appropriate that the Iranian government and people consider bolstering ties with Swaziland as a role model of cooperation with African countries," he noted, IRNA reported.

He referred to two-way cooperation in foodstuff security and in attaining self-reliance as well as joint investment ventures in his country and recalled mechanization of irrigation system is among the needs of Swaziland's agro sector.

Khalilian said improving relations with African countries is a priority of Iran.

"In tandem with this policy, the Agricultural Jihad Ministry seeks expansion of economic collaboration in the agro sector, especially regarding infrastructural and developmental projects, with African states," he added.

The Iranian minister also said Iran can transfer its experiences in terms of agro production, self-reliance and foodstuff security to Swaziland.

The Kingdom of Swaziland is located in the south of African continent. It has a population of 1.5 million and extends over an area of 17,364 square kilometers.

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