Argelian minister Ramtane Lamamra and Magrama head, Isabel García Tejerina. (Photo: Magrama)
SPAIN
Thursday, July 23, 2015, 00:50 (GMT + 9)
The governments of Spain and Algeria signed in Madrid two Executive Programmes of Bilateral Cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture as well as in agriculture, rural development and animal husbandry.
The new agreements are framed in the Treaty of Friendship, Good Neighborliness and Cooperation between the two countries, which aims to contribute to bilateral socio-economic development.
The agreement settlement event was attended by the head of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment (MAGRAMA), Isabel García Tejerina; and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Algeria, Ramtane Lamamra.
The parties intend to focus the collaboration on technical and technological fields, promoting a high level of environmental protection under the principles of sustainable development.
In addition, they hope to facilitate the exchange of information on sustainable management of fisheries resources and technical assistance in the management of fish markets, the trade of fishery and aquaculture products, and traceability mechanisms, reported MAGRAMA.
This agreement is expected to strengthen the training of researchers and their participation in scientific meetings organized by Algeria and Spain.
Furthermore, both governments consider it necessary to extend cooperation to the development and promotion of the aquaculture industry; encourage the participation of operators and professionals in specialized fairs and promote contacts among Spanish and Algerian traders.
For the implementation and monitoring of this Programme, a Joint Technical Committee will be created, which will meet every two years.