Zambia and Paraguay have intensified bilateral engagements aimed at strengthening cooperation in livestock development, agricultural mechanisation and agro-processing as part of efforts to drive economic growth and improve rural livelihoods.<\/p>\n
Zambia\u2019s Ambassador to Brazil, with extra-accreditation to Paraguay, Sitali Alibuzwi, held high-level consultative talks with Paraguay\u2019s Vice Minister of Livestock, Marcelo Gonz\u00e1lez, where the two countries explored opportunities for collaboration in animal health, irrigation technology and export-oriented agricultural production.<\/p>\n
\u201cZambia is particularly keen to adopt Paraguay\u2019s proven models in livestock development and animal health in order to strengthen our agricultural sector and boost food security,\u201d General Alibuzwi said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Paraguay\u2019s Vice Minister of Livestock, Marcelo Gonz\u00e1lez, said his country\u2019s economy has greatly benefited from its strong agricultural base, particularly through livestock and crop production.<\/p>\n
Mr Gonz\u00e1lez disclosed that Paraguay currently has a cattle population of about 13 million, almost double its human population of seven million, adding that the country\u2019s economic stability continues to be supported by the export of soybeans, beef, maize, rice and wheat.<\/p>\n
And Zambia and Paraguay have agreed to establish a practical framework for cooperation through the exchange of technical knowledge in animal health and agro-processing, which is expected to create jobs and improve livelihoods in both countries.<\/p>\n
This is according to a statement issued to ZANIS by First Secretary for Press at the Zambian Embassy in Brazil, Lloyd Kapusa.<\/p>\n
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