Egypt's Agriculture Minister launches 7th International Poultry and Food Industry Conference in Cairo
Cairo hosted the seventh edition of its international poultry conference on Tuesday, with officials focusing on export expansion and food security. The event emphasized a strategic pivot from domestic self-sufficiency to capturing foreign markets, particularly in Africa.
Elaa Farouk, Egypt's Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, opened the seventh International Egyptian Conference for Poultry and Food Industries at an unspecified venue Tuesday. The event operated under the theme: 'Production is the way.. Exportation is the future.' Officials gathered to discuss sector-specific strategies. The minister affirmed that the national poultry industry remains a fundamental pillar of Egypt's food security and a primary source of animal protein. He noted the sector employs millions of workers. Two core strategic axes guide the ministry's approach according to him. First, the goal is achieving sustainable self-sufficiency by boosting competitiveness and lowering production costs. Second, the plan prioritizes the transition toward exports and penetrating international markets. The minister specifically highlighted Africa as a promising market for Egyptian products. No specific financial figures, attendance numbers, or dates beyond the seventh edition were provided by the sources.
