Egypt has secured approval to export fresh pomegranates to Venezuela, expanding the reach of its agricultural exports as part of a broader push to diversify foreign markets and boost hard-currency earnings. Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk announced the move on Monday, saying the agreement supports the government's export diversification strategy and aligns with directives to strengthen the national economy. According to a joint report from the Egyptian Central Administration of Plant Quarantine (CAPQ), Venezuela's decision came after technical negotiations on phytosanitary standards, with no additional plant health conditions imposed on Egyptian pomegranates. Farouk credited the success to the efforts of Egypt's quarantine officials, agricultural relations departments, and accredited laboratories, along with producers' adherence to international standards, which have reinforced global confidence in Egyptian produce. He said the ministry will continue expanding export opportunities for Egyptian crops by opening new markets in collaboration with farmers and exporters, building on recent gains from large-scale national agricultural projects. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
