Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, held talks on Tuesday with World Bank Regional Director Meskerem Brhane to discuss strengthening cooperation in support of food and water security, sustainable agricultural development, and rural economic growth.
The discussions focused on enhancing the resilience of Egypt’s agricultural sector through infrastructure improvements, support for smallholder farmers, climate-smart farming practices, and expanded access to financing and digital services.
The two sides reviewed ongoing World Bank-funded projects and examined opportunities for cooperation under the institution’s “AgriConnect” initiative, which aims to help small-scale farmers transition to market-oriented production by improving access to finance, technology, and markets.
Talks also covered Egypt’s “Productive Village” initiative, efforts to modernize agricultural cooperatives and irrigation systems, and measures to strengthen agricultural research, training programs, and private-sector participation in the agriculture and food industries.
Farouk emphasized that food and water security remain among Egypt’s top national priorities, particularly in light of growing climate challenges and increasing pressure on natural resources.
He noted that cooperation with international development partners contributes to more efficient water use, higher agricultural productivity, and sustainable production of strategic crops.
The meeting reflects Egypt’s broader efforts to modernize its agricultural sector, improve rural livelihoods, and strengthen resilience against climate-related risks while ensuring long-term food security.
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