{
  "id": 3702594,
  "title": "Qatar stresses importance of protecting food security",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/qatar-stresses-importance-of-protecting-food-security",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T08:33:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/27/08/2026/qatar-stresses-importance-of-protecting-food-security"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York, USA — Qatar emphasized the necessity of safeguarding food security and enhancing the resilience of nations susceptible to food shortages. This emphasis was conveyed by the State of Qatar's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, during a Security Council open debate on \"Food Under Fire: The Security Council's Role in Mitigating Global and Local Food Crises.\" The discussion focused on maintaining international peace and security under the agenda item of the same name, held at UN Headquarters.\n\nEight years after the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2417 (2018), armed conflicts remain a primary catalyst for food insecurity, as they destroy agricultural systems, disrupt trade and energy networks, obstruct transportation routes, and hinder humanitarian access. Sheikha Alya highlighted that hunger exacerbates instability, underscoring the imperative to uphold the ban on employing starvation of civilians as a warfare method and to protect essential resources required for survival.\n\nRecent instances of food insecurity, some reaching famine levels, were cited. The Gaza Strip serves as a stark example of the humanitarian suffering caused by armed conflicts. Qatar, in its ongoing efforts to facilitate the implementation of the comprehensive peace plan for Gaza and the ceasefire agreement, underscores the urgent need to ensure the safe and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid throughout the region.\n\nThe State of Qatar reiterates the critical necessity for the comprehensive plan endorsed by Security Council Resolution 2803 (2025) to be fully executed as a means to halt the war, advance reconstruction, and achieve a just and lasting peace rooted in the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and the two-state solution. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which poses threats to the vital interests of regional countries and the global economy, exemplifies how conflicts can impact global food security. Disruptions to maritime trade exacerbate costs and affect fertilizer and food markets, disproportionately burdening import-dependent and vulnerable nations.\n\nQatar reiterates that freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is a non-negotiable principle, requiring its restoration according to international law and Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026). Prioritizing the containment of escalation and the reopening of diplomatic avenues, Qatar, as a contributor to mediation efforts, seeks to reopen the Strait as soon as possible. Any future arrangements concerning its management or related matters should be grounded in regional consensus and full adherence to international law, safeguarding the region's security and stability.\n\nQatar's commitment to global food security is evident through its support aimed at alleviating the burden conflicts impose on civilians and bolstering community resilience in the Gaza Strip and other regions. These initiatives complement Qatar's humanitarian assistance and initiatives to enhance the resilience of food-insecure countries. Sheikha Alya affirmed that Qatar will persist in collaborating with partners within the United Nations system, providing humanitarian aid to conflict-affected populations, and supporting food systems. Simultaneously, it will maintain its proactive role in addressing the root causes through preventive diplomacy, conflict prevention, peaceful dispute resolution, and peacebuilding efforts.",
  "summary": "<p>New York, USA: The State of Qatar stressed the importance of protecting food security and strengthening the resilience of countries vulnerable to food insecurity.</p> <p>This came in the statement of the State of Qatar delivered by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani before the Security Council open debate on \"Food Under…",
  "key_points": [
    "Qatar stresses food security importance at UN Security Council debate.",
    "Eight years after 2417 (2018) adoption, conflicts still primary food insecurity cause.",
    "Gaza Strip example of armed conflict-induced hunger and instability."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}