The Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture and the Order of Malta Lebanon have signed a cooperation protocol aimed at strengthening efforts in agricultural and rural development in Lebanon, marking a renewed commitment to supporting farmers, particularly in the country’s most vulnerable regions.
This cooperation protocol, signed by Dr. Abbas Hajj Hassan, Minister of Agriculture, and Mr. Marwan Sehnaoui, President of the Order of Malta Lebanon, builds on the cooperation agreement established in 2009 between the Lebanese Republic and the Sovereign Order of Malta, which has been renewed since.
This agreement, resulting from a reflection on strengthening partnerships between the public sector and civil society, aims to pool the resources and expertise of both institutions to develop the agricultural sector and promote sustainable projects in rural areas. The focus is on improving agricultural services through rural development programs, providing technical and logistical support to farmers, and promoting sustainable development initiatives in agriculture.
After the signing, Minister Hajj Hassan emphasized the importance of partnerships with civil society to support farmers and enhance rural development, while Mr. Sehnaoui reaffirmed the commitment of the Order of Malta Lebanon to improve the living conditions of farmers as part of its agro-humanitarian program.
This collaboration represents a joint effort to complement the initiatives of both parties and marks an important step toward inclusive and sustainable growth in Lebanon’s rural areas, with the goal of reaching and assisting targeted groups and ensuring that the collaboration produces tangible results for improving the lives of Lebanon’s farmers.
