Qatar attends launch of report on Arab Food and Water Security
<p>Cairo: The State of Qatar participated in the launch of the 14th Arab Cultural Development Report, issued by the Arab Thought Foundation under the title 'Arab Food and Water Security: Accumulated Crises and Promising Initiatives,' at an event held today at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo.</p> <p>Qatar was represented at the event by Amna…
In Cairo, Qatar played a part in the unveiling of the 14th Arab Cultural Development Report, penned by the Arab Thought Foundation. The report, titled 'Arab Food and Water Security: Accumulated Crises and Promising Initiatives,' was unveiled at a gathering at the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo.
Qatar was represented by Amna Abdulrahman Al Sulaiti, from the Permanent Representative of Qatar to the Arab League. Secretary-General of the Arab League, Nabil Fahmy, kicked off the opening session. He stressed the interconnection between culture and development, highlighting the importance of efficient resource management and rationalized consumption. Fahmy called for public awareness, policies based on knowledge and foresight, and institutions that can meet future needs.
Fahmy emphasized that water and food security are crucial to the overall notion of Arab national security. He stressed that Arab water rights are matters of sovereignty and security, and that they also present opportunities for collaboration in pursuit of mutual interests. Fahmy stressed that water and food must not be employed as instruments of war or political pressure.
He urged a shift from crisis management to anticipation and preparation. Fahmy announced that the General Secretariat is creating an Arab early warning and foresight system. This system will link water, food, and climate security indicators with political, economic, social, and security dimensions. Fahmy described Arab integration in this area as a practical necessity, calling for the region's diverse capabilities and expertise to be utilized in building a joint Arab capacity that is better equipped and more effective in addressing risks and challenges.
He stressed that the initiative should not end with the report's launch, but should serve as a starting point for transforming its ideas and recommendations into practical proposals that enhance joint Arab action.
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