Rwanda & Ethiopia sign Cooperation Agreement in Agriculture

{{Rwanda and Ethiopia Wednesday signed a technical cooperation Agreement in Agriculture. }}

The government of Rwanda was represented by Dr Agnes Kalibata, Minister for Agriculture while Terefra Derbew Minister for Agriculture of Ethiopia signed on behalf of his government.

The Agreement establishes a Joint Ethio – Rwanda Agricultural steering Committee to ensure permanent contacts between both countries in the sector.

It also provides focus on key cooperation in areas such as training and capacity building in horticulture and other high value crops.

In her remarks during the signing, Minister Kalibata appreciated the excellent friendship that exists between Rwanda and Ethiopia and said the cooperation Agreement will further cement these ties.

“The Agreement we just signed provides opportunity for both our sister countries to share experiences in the sector for mutual learning as we strive to improve the livelihood of our people” she said.

On his part, Tefera said he had heard of several success stories in Rwanda’s Agricultural sector and was keen to learn from Rwanda’s experience but also ready to share Ethiopia’s accomplishments such as the Ethiopian Commodities Exchange.

The Agreement is within a broader framework of a Joint Permanent Commission set up in July last year to shape and expand cooperation between Rwanda and Ethiopia.

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