BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 27 (NNN-NNA) – Netherlands Ambassador to Lebanon, Jan Waltmans, emphasised that, the Netherlands has increased its cooperation with Lebanon, in the past few years, local media reported.
“We have signed cooperation agreements in agriculture, and Lebanese potato has started entering the European market. We are also cooperating with agricultural cooperatives in Akkar, to export their products to Europe,” Waltmans was quoted a saying.
His remarks came during a ceremony held in Beirut, to celebrate the Netherlands national day, in the presence of Lebanese officials and foreign diplomats.
Waltmans said that his embassy has also encouraged the youths in Lebanese universities, to innovate in the agriculture sector.
He added that the Dutch airlines have also started direct flights between Beirut and Amsterdam.– NNN-NNA
