28 production and trade companies participate in Gulfood 2021 Exhibition

The Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) says that 28 production, processing, and trade companies from Afghanistan have participated in the Gulfood 2021 International Exhibition.

The 2021 edition of Gulfood is being held between the 21st and 25th of February at Dubai International Exhibition Center.

Habibullah Habibi, director of private sector development at the Ministry says that the expo is an exceptional and very important opportunity for Afghan traders to introduce Afghan agricultural and livestock products to the world.

Afghan traders participated in the exhibition with the assistance of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture; these products included saffron, dried fruits, herbs, honey and processed fruits, and dozens of other products.

Gulfood International exhibition is one of the largest food exhibitions in the world, with traders from more than 85 countries participating.

This year, as in previous years, tens of thousands of visitors and businessmen are expected to visit the exhibition.

According to ministry officials, Afghan products were welcomed at the exhibition and more than $ 100 million worth of contracts were awarded for the sale of Afghan agricultural and livestock products.