Egyptian PM inspects agricultural and livestock projects; government outlines food security strategy

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly began a tour of agricultural and livestock projects in Giza and Beheira on Wednesday, accompanied by the agriculture minister.

• Madbouly visited private sector projects and said the government encourages private investment in agriculture and livestock.
• Madbouly stated that food security and rural development are top strategic priorities for the government.
• Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk said the state is implementing a strategy to modernize livestock farms, including genetic improvement and new stations.
• Madbouly said the government aims to cut the gap between local livestock production and consumption.