Data entry notes:
On behalf of the Greek government the Protocol was ratified with Ministerial Joint Decision No. F. 0544/3/AS 271/M. 5124.; On behalf of the Greek government the Protocol was ratified with Ministerial Joint Decision No. F. 0544/3/AS 271/M. 5124.; Agriculture: joint research prog ram for intensive protected cultivation in Egypt with the year 2000; exchange of experts and joint research programs in the field of genetic engineering, cotton physiology and its agricultural treatment, food processing. Also, the Greek side expressed its concern about Decree No. 250, banning the imports of milk/dairy products, given that Greek products are dioxin free and called for its replacement by and import regime based on health certificates. Fishery: both sides expressed their willin gness to enhance co-operation in the field of sponge and coastal fishing taking into consideration the results of the joint research programme implemented by both sides in 1997. ; According to the provisions of article 8 of the economic and technical Agreement between the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Government of the Hellenic Republi c (signed in Cairo on 26 February 1986), the first session of the Joint Greek-Egyptian Committee of economic and technical co-operation was held in Athens between 15-16 February 2000. The two delegations expressed their willingness to take all necessary measures to ensure further expansion of economic relations and co-operation between the two countries. The fields of agricultural co-operation and fisheries were identified as areas of possible co-operation.; FAO Descriptors: 110; 652110; 077
