A task force from Saudi Arabia expected in the country- Katambo

Livestock and Fisheries Minister Michael Katambo

Livestock and Fisheries Minister Michael Katambo

Livestock and Fisheries Minister Michael Katambo says a task force from Saudi Arabia is expected in the country to inspect quarantine facilities in the provinces before commencing the importation of goats from Zambia.

Mr. Katambo is hopeful that negotiations will be concluded so that the export of goats to Saudi Arabia and the Middle East can commence.

He adds that it is during the visit of the delegation from Saudi Arabia comes that it will be established whether the goats will be exported live or after being slaughtered.

Mr. Katambo says the Saudi Arabian authorities want to inspect the quarantine facilities in the provinces before the process of exporting the one million goats can commence.

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