Qatar strengthens joint GCC action on agriculture and food security
<p>Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Municipality H E Ali bin Mohammed Al Ali, led the State of Qatar’s delegation to the 34th Meeting of GCC Undersecretaries for Agriculture and Food Security, held this yesterday morning via videoconference.</p> <p>In his address, the Undersecretary affirmed Qatar’s commitment to continued active participation in joint GCC efforts and to…
Doha, Qatar: State of Qatar's Undersecretary of the Ministry of Municipality, H E Ali bin Mohammed Al Ali, represented Qatar at the 34th Meeting of GCC Undersecretaries for Agriculture and Food Security. The meeting took place via videoconference.
Ali affirmed Qatar's dedication to ongoing cooperation and strengthening of ties in agriculture and food security within the GCC. This commitment aims to bolster sustainable food supplies and enhance the region's ability to tackle regional and global challenges.
He emphasized the significance of adhering to the GCC Food Security Strategy and its programs. Ali reaffirmed Qatar's commitment to meeting the strategy's goals and improving follow-up mechanisms to measure progress towards these objectives. Additionally, he praised ongoing initiatives to explore the creation of GCC strategic reserve zones for food, medicine, and essential supplies.
These reserves aim to build an integrated Gulf strategic storage system, improve resilience in food systems, and ensure the continuity of critical supplies during crises and emergencies.
At the national level, Ali highlighted Qatar's efforts to bolster its food security system. These include supporting local production, increasing strategic reserves, adopting modern agricultural technology, deepening private sector partnerships, diversifying import sources, and improving supply chain efficiency.
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