The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) are teaming up for a trade mission to the Middle East aimed at promoting the Philippines’ agricultural and fisheries exports. Launched this month, the country’s delegation aims to boost market access of Philippine goods while strengthening trade partnerships with Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The trade mission marks the first major initiative between the DA and the DTI after signing a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on Agriculture and Fisheries Export Development and Promotion last year.

Barro, D., II. (2025, February 12). Filipino exporters eye increased fish, agri goods sales to Middle East. Manila Bulletin, p. B-5.