Pakistan, Ethiopia agree to boost agricultural cooperation

According to Mettis Global, Pakistan and Ethiopia have agreed to deepen cooperation in agriculture, livestock, food security, farm trade, investment and technology transfer. The pledge followed talks led by Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain and Ethiopia's ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Oumer Hussein Oba. Both sides want to move beyond general interest and toward projects and partnerships that deliver concrete outcomes.

Hussain outlined Pakistan's strengths in farm research, modern cultivation methods, machinery, irrigation, livestock development and agro-processing, and offered to share that expertise with Ethiopia. He said collaboration could grow in seed development, climate-resilient farming, mechanisation and dairy and meat production, with Pakistani tractors and irrigation solutions singled out. He also called for tighter coordination on sanitary and phytosanitary standards and proposed a Joint Working Group on Agriculture and Livestock to provide a regular channel for engagement.

Ambassador Oba welcomed Pakistan's interest and highlighted Ethiopia's potential in farm commodities and investment. He said Ethiopia is prepared to deepen ties with Pakistan spanning trade, technology, investment and livestock.