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Iran, Qatar agree to bolster veterinary cooperation for food security
The understanding was reached during the 13th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ 2026), following a meeting between Iran’s top veterinary official and senior Qatari counterparts, IRNA reported.
Heading an Iranian delegation, Alireza Rafieipour, head of the Iran Veterinary Organization (IVO) and deputy minister of agriculture, met with Qatari veterinary authorities at the Katara Cultural Village on the sidelines of the five-day expo, which run from Feb. 12 to Feb. 16.
The discussions focused on expanding technical, health, and commercial cooperation regarding livestock and related products.
The Iranian side presented its production capabilities, highlighting exports including hatching and table eggs, honey, raw milk and dairy products, poultry, red meat, and aquatic animals.
The delegation also detailed Iranian capacity to supply veterinary medicine, vaccines, biological materials, supplements, and micronutrients.
The head of Qatar’s veterinary authority acknowledged Iran’s technical expertise and production potential, calling for broader cooperation to meet a portion of Qatar’s poultry and livestock needs.
He also expressed Doha’s readiness to work with Tehran regarding the supply of veterinary inputs.
Agriteq 2026, which focuses on food safety and sustainable agriculture, plays a strategic role in Qatar’s National Food Security Strategy (2024-2030).
The event serves as a platform for addressing regional challenges such as water scarcity and climate change.
To follow up on the initial agreements, the two sides agreed to appoint special representatives in Tehran and Doha to monitor the implementation of the cooperation. The proposed “Qatar Desk” in Iran and the “Iran Desk” are intended to streamline technical and commercial interactions between the two countries.