A
joint meeting was held between Supply and Internal Trade Minister Sherif
Farouk, Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk, and Bahaa El-Ghannam, Executive
Director of the Future Egypt Authority for Sustainable Development.
The
session took place at the authority’s headquarters to enhance coordination
among key stakeholders in Egypt’s “food security triangle” of production,
distribution, and strategic stock management.
Discussions focused
on boosting agricultural output, improving supply chain efficiency, and
strengthening Egypt’s strategic reserves of essential commodities.
The ministers
reviewed plans for wheat procurement from local farmers to stabilize the
domestic market and ensure sustainable availability of staple goods.
The meeting also
addressed mechanisms to develop the commodity exchange, aiming to improve
transparency in pricing, curb monopolistic practices, and stabilize markets.
Officials emphasized
supporting small producers and farmers by providing fair and organized
marketing channels. Regular price bulletins from the exchange will help deliver
accurate data on fair market values, raising consumer awareness and reinforcing
confidence in the system.
Source: The Egyptian Gazette