CAIRO: Tunisia is hosting an international agriculture investment and technology exhibition this October. The aim of the exhibition is to increase knowledge and understanding of this “important sector” in the country and across the region. Commencing from October 6 through 9, just north of the capital Tunis, the event will see experts and industry leaders converge on the country in the event hosted by Tunisia's Agricultural Investment Promotion Agency (APIA). Some 208 exhibitors will arrive in Tunisia from Germany, Belgium, Spain, France, Italy, Holland, Austria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Canada, the United States and Tunisia. The event, held bi-annually, will “be an opportunity to showcase the latest technologies in the agriculture and fisheries sector,” a statement from APIA said. Hussam Tawil, a Sudanese agriculture specialist, told Bikya Masr via telephone that the event “is likely to be a good step toward self-sufficiency through the use of new technologies to maintain proper agriculture maintenance.” According to APIA, the event aims at “promoting partnership meetings between Tunisian promoters and their foreign partners in order to foster joint projects.” BM
