The Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation in Egypt, Dr. Osama Badir Alaa Farouk, has announced the opening of Costa Rican markets to Egyptian fresh onion exports. This decision was reached following successful negotiations between the agricultural quarantines of both countries. The move is part of the Egyptian government's efforts to expand the horizons for its agricultural exports to support the national economy and earn foreign currency. Costa Rica had previously imported various crops, citrus fruits, strawberries, medicinal plants, and vegetables from Egypt.