@neweasternoutlook · Post #12246 · 27.02.2026 г., 05:01
🇷🇺🌱🇸🇦Russia and Saudi Arabia are looking forward to joint agricultural projects In this NEO interview, Saudi agricultural leaders outline their vision for long-term cooperation with Russian regions and businesses 🎤Yuliya Novitskaya is a writer and correspondent for New Eastern Outlook ➡️At the end of January, Khalid Ahmed Al-Shumaimiri, Director General of the Central Agricultural Cooperative Society (CACS), and Dr. Jehad Mohammad Al-Sharawneh, Commercial Advisor to the organization, visited Moscow to explore opportunities for cooperation with Russian partners. In conversation with NEO, Mr. Al-Shumaimiri emphasized that agriculture in Saudi Arabia is undergoing structural transformation under Vision 2030. The focus has shifted from sheer production growth to sustainability, water efficiency, innovation, and resilient supply chains. According to him, strengthening the cooperative sector is a strategic step toward enhancing food security while maintaining responsible international trade relations. The Russia I experienced is one that values engagement, technical capability, and the building of meaningful partnerships based on mutual respect Khalid Ahmed Al-Shumaimiri ➡️Discussing meetings with Moscow’s business community, the Saudi delegation described the talks as constructive and forward-looking. The discussions centered on agricultural trade, logistics, and knowledge exchange, with particular interest in grain production, agri-logistics, and value-added food processing in Russia’s regions. Dr. Al-Sharawneh noted that advancing cooperation requires clearer institutional communication and transparent commercial frameworks. At this stage, specific projects remain under evaluation, but both sides are working to identify practical, commercially viable initiatives capable of delivering measurable and sustainable results. 🟦Reflecting on his visit, Mr. Al-Shumaimiri highlighted the high level of professional expertise he encountered, combined with Russia’s cultural and historical depth. He described Russia as a country that values engagement, technical capability, and partnerships built on mutual respect. The dialogue initiated in Moscow, he suggested, could lay the groundwork for a broader and more diversified agricultural partnership between the two nations. #Agriculturalindustry#Economiccooperation#KingdomofSaudiArabia#Russia READ MORE ✅@NewEasternOutlook