Egypt's Minister of Agriculture, Alaa Farouk, has announced the access of the Costa Rican market for Egyptian fresh onion exports, following successful negotiations on agricultural quarantine between the two countries. This move is part of the Egyptian government's strategy to expand the reach of its agricultural exports to boost the national economy and earn more foreign currency. Currently, Costa Rica imports Egyptian goods such as grapes, citrus fruits, strawberries, medicinal plants, and some vegetables.