Egypt, China ink cooperation protocol on sustainable agriculture

2/10/2025 7:55

Egyptian and Chinese research centers have signed a cooperation protocol to promote scientific research, academic collaboration, and expertise exchange, the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation announced in a statement on Wednesday.



Egypt's Desert Research Center, Wuhan Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the Sino-Africa Joint Research Center affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences signed the agreement on Tuesday.



According to the statement, the agreement aims to deepen the strategic partnership between Egypt and China, support applied scientific research, and advance sustainable development through the exchange of expertise in sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation.



The deal also seeks to benefit from funding available under the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative to support joint research projects.