Morocco Represents Kingdom at Benin Poultry Exhibition

Morocco's Minister of Agriculture, Ahmed Boudra, participated in the official opening of the first International Poultry Farming Exhibition in Benin, held in Cotonou from June 25-27, 2026. This event underscores the deepening cooperation between Morocco and Benin in the agricultural sector, particularly in poultry farming.

The exhibition, themed "Poultry Farming in the Face of Food Sovereignty Challenges," serves as a crucial platform for public and private stakeholders. It brings together breeders, suppliers, veterinarians, investors, and technical partners to discuss modernizing production, enhancing sector competitiveness, and building resilient food systems. The event aims to structure Benin's poultry sector, qualify its actors, and foster job creation and value addition.

Morocco's selection as guest of honor acknowledges its significant expertise in poultry farming and its ongoing commitment to supporting agricultural development across Africa. This participation aligns with Morocco's South-South cooperation strategy, reflecting its willingness to share knowledge and experience with fellow African nations. Since a partnership agreement in November 2017, Morocco has supported Benin's professionals through 18 training sessions, benefiting 439 individuals over 2,180 training days.

During the exhibition, Minister Boudra held bilateral talks with his Beninese counterpart, Adén Yéton Bloconon GOBALAN. Discussions focused on expanding agricultural cooperation in areas such as irrigation, sustainable water resource management, seed production, crop and livestock development, animal health, agricultural training, and food value chains. The collaboration between Morocco and Benin in poultry farming is presented as a successful model, demonstrating the tangible benefits of bilateral partnerships in achieving sustainable development and food security.

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Poultry farming in the face of food sovereignty challenges.