The Moroccan government has approved the import of fresh sheep and goat meat from Spain to help reduce red meat prices due to scarcity and high costs. The decision was agreed during a meeting between the Moroccan and Spanish Ministers of Agriculture. The import will be subject to strict procedures and will ensure the meat is halal. The Spanish meat sector will start commercial contacts immediately. The imported meat is expected to lower meat prices and relieve pressure on livestock for Eid al-Adha. The price of beef and veal in Spain is half the price in Morocco.