Zambia and Paraguay have intensified bilateral engagements aimed at strengthening cooperation in livestock development, agricultural mechanisation and agro-processing as part of efforts to drive economic growth and improve rural livelihoods. Zambia’s Ambassador to Brazil, with extra-accreditation to Paraguay, Sitali Alibuzwi, held high-level consultative talks with Paraguay’s Vice Minister of Livestock, Marcelo González, where the two […]

Zambia and Paraguay have intensified bilateral engagements aimed at strengthening cooperation in livestock development, agricultural mechanisation and agro-processing as part of efforts to drive economic growth and improve rural livelihoods.

Zambia’s Ambassador to Brazil, with extra-accreditation to Paraguay, Sitali Alibuzwi, held high-level consultative talks with Paraguay’s Vice Minister of Livestock, Marcelo González, where the two countries explored opportunities for collaboration in animal health, irrigation technology and export-oriented agricultural production.

“Zambia is particularly keen to adopt Paraguay’s proven models in livestock development and animal health in order to strengthen our agricultural sector and boost food security,” General Alibuzwi said.

Meanwhile, Paraguay’s Vice Minister of Livestock, Marcelo González, said his country’s economy has greatly benefited from its strong agricultural base, particularly through livestock and crop production.

Mr González disclosed that Paraguay currently has a cattle population of about 13 million, almost double its human population of seven million, adding that the country’s economic stability continues to be supported by the export of soybeans, beef, maize, rice and wheat.

And Zambia and Paraguay have agreed to establish a practical framework for cooperation through the exchange of technical knowledge in animal health and agro-processing, which is expected to create jobs and improve livelihoods in both countries.

This is according to a statement issued to ZANIS by First Secretary for Press at the Zambian Embassy in Brazil, Lloyd Kapusa.