AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday followed up on
progress in implementing the national plan for sustainable agriculture
(2022-2025), according to a Royal Court statement.
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During a meeting at Al Husseiniya Palace attended by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, King Abdullah said
projects under the national plan must contribute to enhancing food security in
Jordan.
His Majesty called for removing all obstacles that may
hinder the implementation of plan’s projects, especially those related to
marketing agricultural exports, highlighting the important role of the higher
council for food security in supporting the sector.
Speaking at the meeting, attended by Prime Minister Bisher
Khasawneh, Agriculture Minister Khaled Hneifat said the Kingdom is 60 percent
self-sufficient by covering its food needs through local agricultural produce.
The minister also outlined the plan’s progress this year,
noting that the ministry has completed 27 projects out of 31 in 2022, while
work is underway to complete the remaining four projects.
A key outcome of the plan in 2022 was financing investment
projects worth JD58.9 million, he said, adding that the plan seeks to provide
13,090 permanent job opportunities for Jordanians, in addition to training
opportunities.
The minister said projects listed in the plan are worth
JD389 million, to be implemented over four years, in partnership with the
private sector and the Agricultural Credit Corporation, including JD170 million
from the state budget.
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