A delegation of the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia paid a working visit to Mongolia on April 12-17, 2025.
The delegation, led by Head of the Animal Health Risk Department Nader Mohled Alharbi and Director of the Animal Quarantine Department Saleh Al-Saad met with officials of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia, the General Department of Veterinary Medicine, and the Mongolian Meat Association. The two sides exchanged views on the veterinary system, animal health, and the possibility of supplying live livestock and chicken eggs from Mongolia to the Saudi market.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has a population of 34.4 million and imports about 10 million halal sheep meat annually for consumption. During the “Hajj” or the annual great Islamic pilgrimage, the country needs to import about 2 million live sheep. Therefore, the delegation worked in Mongolia to study Mongolian animal health, veterinary service system, and transport logistics, and agreed on quarantine measures and international certification conditions.

Published Date:2025-04-18