Food Industry Contributes to Food Security and Regional Development
The food industry and its contribution to ensuring food security and regional development were at the center of a meeting between the Minister of Industry, Fatma Thabet Chiboub, and the Deputy Director-General and Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), AbdulHakim Elwaer.
The two parties discussed the prospects for cooperation in the food industry sector, which also contributes to the development of exports, increased production, and the maintenance of quality and sanitary safety.
Key players in the agri-food sector participated in the working session to provide their opinions and proposals. This sector comprises 965 companies employing around 77,000 workers, representing 3.1% of the GDP, 25% of industrial investment values, and 15% of employment.
