In a strategic move reflecting ongoing efforts to boost Egyptian agricultural exports, the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation announced its success in opening the Peruvian market to Egyptian strawberry seedling exports. This achievement is not just an addition of a new market but a confirmation of Egypt’s growing status as a key player in the global agricultural sector, particularly in exporting high-quality propagation materials.

Dr. Mohamed El-Monsi, Head of the Central Administration for Agricultural Quarantine, confirmed that intensive negotiations between the Egyptian and Peruvian agricultural quarantine authorities led to this important agreement. The negotiations required efforts to meet all health and technical conditions imposed by the Peruvian side. This success highlights the high competence and professionalism of the Egyptian agricultural quarantine team in handling logistical and technical challenges to open new markets.

El-Monsi indicated that this step is part of a broader strategy aimed at diversifying and expanding the export markets for Egyptian agricultural products. This strategy is not limited to strawberries but includes various goods in which Egypt has a competitive advantage, such as vegetables and fruits. The ultimate goal is to provide sustainable sources of foreign currency, which is vital to supporting the national economy and enhancing its stability amid global economic fluctuations.

Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk emphasized that this success results from collective work and fruitful coordination among various entities within the Ministry of Agriculture. He praised the pivotal role played by the Egyptian agricultural quarantine, which works diligently to ensure the quality of Egyptian agricultural products and maintain the good reputation of Egyptian exports in international markets.

The importance of this step lies in strengthening Egypt’s position as a regional and international center for exporting propagation materials, whether seedlings or strawberry seeds, with strawberries being one of Egypt’s most important export crops. Opening the Peruvian market adds a new dimension to this trade and opens the door to more opportunities in Latin American countries.

El-Monsi noted that Peru is the second Latin American market opened to Egyptian strawberry seedlings after Brazil, reflecting a strong trend towards expansion in this vital region.

Exporting strawberry seedlings not only achieves direct economic gains but also contributes to spreading Egyptian agricultural expertise and advanced production technology in new markets. The production and export process requires adherence to the highest international standards of quality and safety, enhancing Egypt’s competitiveness in this sector.

This step is a testament to the quality of Egyptian products and their ability to compete in the toughest global markets. It confirms that investing in developing and modernizing the agricultural sector is the best path to achieving sustainable development and economic prosperity.

The Agriculture Minister has tasked making Egypt a center for producing and exporting seedlings of various crops, especially strawberries, due to Egypt’s competitive advantages such as free trade agreements with many global blocs.