Amman, June 29 (Petra) – The Ministry of Agriculture and the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) signed a land-use agreement to develop the Aqaba Agriculture Directorate’s nursery, enhance plant production and increase its production capacity.

Under the agreement, a comprehensive development plan will be implemented to modernize the nursery’s facilities and strengthen its production program. The project will increase the supply of high-quality forest seedlings to farmers and agricultural projects across Aqaba Governorate.

Minister of Agriculture Saeb Khraisat, in the presence of ASEZA Chairman Shadi Majali, said the agreement supports the ministry’s efforts to optimize agricultural infrastructure, improve agricultural services and promote sustainable development.

The ministry said the project will also support afforestation, expand green areas and advance agricultural and economic development, in line with its food security and environmental sustainability objectives.

//Petra// AO

29/06/2026 15:37:59