EGYPT – Egypt has successfully opened two new markets in Uruguay for onion and garlic exports following intensive technical negotiations on health and safety standards, strengthening the country’s presence in Latin American markets. Minister of Agriculture Alaa Farouk announced the achievement, which stemmed from bilateral meetings held during the 20th session of the Commission for Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures in Rome, Italy, in mid-March. Dr. Mohamed El-Mansy, Head of the Central Administration for Agricultural Quarantine, explained that all technical and health requirements ensuring the quality and safety of Egyptian products were agreed upon during the negotiations. For investors, Egypt’s expansion into Uruguay demonstrates how diplomatic and regulatory excellence can open new geographic frontiers for agricultural exports, creating opportunities for logistics providers, cold storage operators, and packaging suppliers serving these routes. The timing of the agreement ...