Rome – A memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in the agro-food sector between Italy and Algeria was signed today. The Italian Minister of Agriculture, Maurizio Martina, received in via XX Settembre the Algerian Minister of Agriculture, Abdelouahab Nouri. The document focuses on cooperation in various fields, reads a statement by the Italian ministry: political management of food crises related to climate risks; the development of food chains; the development of plant protection; the exchange of experience in planning, structuring and sustainably managing forest ecosystems, watershed treatment and combating desertification; the exchange of experiences in the field of rural development; and cooperation on geographical indications to promote recognition and mutual respect. (9Colonne)
