On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Morocco's Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests, Ahmed El Bouari, held a series of high-level bilateral meetings at the 16th International Agricultural Show of Morocco (SIAM) in Meknès. The meetings aimed to consolidate South-South cooperation in the agricultural sector.
According to the Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture, El Bouari met with several counterparts and senior officials from African and other nations. The discussions focused on enhancing agricultural partnerships, sharing expertise, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Specific details of the agreements or memoranda of understanding signed were not disclosed in the initial reports.
SIAM 2026, which runs from April 21 to 26 under the theme 'Agriculture and Sustainable Development: Pillars of Food Sovereignty,' serves as a platform for international dialogue and business opportunities. The event features over 1,000 exhibitors from 70 countries, showcasing innovations in agriculture and agri-food.
Morocco has been actively positioning itself as a hub for South-South cooperation, particularly in agriculture, by sharing its experience in irrigation, soil conservation, and drought management. The meetings at SIAM underscore this commitment, with El Bouari emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts to address food security challenges in the Global South.
