On October 31, 2023, in San José (Costa Rica), David O. Abraham, President of the Multilateral Chamber of Commerce and Cooperation Israel Ibero-America (now the Israel Ibero-America Chamber of Commerce, CILIB), accompanied by Paul Stephen, CILIB regional director in Costa Rica, met with Fernando Vargas, Vice Minister of Agriculture and Livestock. The meeting focused on the ways in which CILIB can support the country’s agricultural sector.
Innovative and sustainable technologies for Costa Rican agriculture
During the meeting, various ways in which CILIB could support the Costa Rican agricultural sector were discussed. The Chamber highlighted its commitment to developing innovative and sustainable technologies that boost agricultural productivity and the well-being of Costa Rican farmers.
Abraham underlined the importance of strengthening cooperation between the two sectors to promote more efficient and sustainable practices in the country’s agriculture.
Challenges for the agricultural sector: climate change and modernization
Vice Minister Vargas thanked CILIB for its interest and support, and stressed the need to join forces to address the current challenges facing the agricultural sector, such as climate change and the modernization of production processes.
Both parties agreed on the importance of working together to develop solutions that strengthen food security and the growth of the sector.
Collaboration with Costa Rica’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock
This meeting marks the beginning of closer collaboration between CILIB and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), the Costa Rican government institution responsible for agricultural and livestock policy. The goal is to support the sustainable and competitive growth of the agricultural sector in Costa Rica.
CILIB and Costa Rica
See the Costa Rica profile, CILIB’s cooperation agreements and how to become a member of the Chamber.
