NOURNEWS- With the continuous follow-up of the Ministry of Agriculture Jihad and the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Madrid, in the specialized meeting of the International Olive Council on Thursday, 23 November, the Islamic Republic of Iran was unanimously elected as the president of this international specialized body in 2024.
While paying tribute to the martyrs of Palestine and Gaza who lost their lives in the ongoing criminal war of the Zionist regime, Iran's Ambassador to Spain, Reza Zabib, read the message of Mr. Nikbakht, the minister of Iran's Ministry of Agriculture Jihad, at the meeting of the International Olive Council.
In this message, the Minister of Agriculture explained Iran's policies and plans for the development of olive cultivation and the vote of confidence of the member countries.
The Iranian minister of agriculture expressed gratitude to the president of Iran and emphasized the all-round cooperation of the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad with the new executive director, the secretariat, and the member countries for the development of olive planting and industry in the world.
This is the first time after two decades of our country's membership in this institution that its presidency is handed over to the Islamic Republic of Iran.
According to the programs that the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad has compiled to strengthen and promote olive planting, Iran's presidency of this important organization will be a great opportunity for the country to enjoy international specialized support, especially in the field of technical knowledge and olive technology.
The Ministry of Agricultural Jihad is planning to hold some specialized meetings of this international organization, including the meeting of the 63rd Advisory Committee in Iran.
The International Olive Council is an intergovernmental organization that was established in 1959 under the supervision of the United Nations and is responsible for the promotion and development of olive cultivation and increasing the consumption of olive oil in the world.
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