The Philippines and Egypt are stepping up efforts to expand agricultural trade and investment cooperation, with a proposed meeting between their agriculture ministers in late July expected to advance discussions on fertilizer supply, market access, and new export opportunities.

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. welcomed the planned talks, saying both countries have an opportunity to build a more diversified and mutually beneficial agricultural partnership

Egyptian officials have committed to providing a list of fertilizer manufacturers capable of supplying the Philippine market, while the Department of Agriculture is conducting a feasibility study to assess potential procurement opportunities.

Trade opportunities are also emerging on the export side. Egypt has expressed interest in importing Philippine tuna, one of the country’s leading agricultural exports.. ### (Photos by Darrel Gultia, DA-OSEC Comms)