Meknes - April 23, 2025 - (MAP) - Italian agriculture minister Francesco Lollobrigida praised Morocco's regional leadership, on Tuesday in Meknes, and its key role in Euro-mediterranean cooperation and addressing global challenges, particularly water management.

Following bilateral talks with his Moroccan counterpart Ahmed El Bouari, on the sidelines of the International Agricultural Show in Morocco (SIAM), the Italian Minister commended the exemplary organization of what he called an "extremely significant" event for the environment, sustainable development, and interregional cooperation.

Reaffirming Italy’s commitment to strengthening bilateral synergies, Lollobrigida said he was willing to deepen cooperation in promoting shared activities, supporting businesses, and enhancing product quality.

The Italian official also welcomed the theme devoted to water management chosen for this edition, which he described as "a great moment of exchange around one of our planet's major priorities."

Under the High Patronage of HM King Mohammed VI, SIAM 2025 runs from April 21 to 27 in Meknes, hosting 1,500 exhibitors from 70 countries under the theme "Agriculture and the Rural World: Water at the Heart of Sustainable Development."