{
  "id": 3709912,
  "title": "Qatar stresses importance of protecting food security",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/qatar-stresses-importance-of-protecting-food-security-3709912",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T08:41:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/731988/qatar/qatar-stresses-importance-of-protecting-food-security"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The State of Qatar has emphasized the significance of safeguarding food security and enhancing the resilience of nations susceptible to food scarcity. This assertion was made by Her Excellency Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, the Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations, during the open debate on \"Food Under Fire: The Security Council’s Role in Mitigating Global and Local Food Crises.\" This took place under the agenda item \"Maintenance of international peace and security\" at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. She highlighted that, eight years after the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2417 (2018), armed conflicts continue to be primary contributors to food insecurity. These conflicts wreak havoc on food systems, disrupt trade and energy flows, obstruct transport routes, and hinder humanitarian access. Qatar stresses the importance of adhering to the ban on utilizing starvation of civilians as a method of warfare and protecting essential resources for survival. The nation has witnessed numerous instances of food insecurity recently, some reaching famine levels, with the Gaza Strip serving as a prime example of the humanitarian suffering caused by armed conflicts. Qatar, through its role in the implementation of the comprehensive peace plan for Gaza and the ceasefire agreement, underscores the urgency of the immediate, safe, and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid throughout the Gaza Strip. It also reiterates the pressing need for the full implementation of the comprehensive plan endorsed by Security Council Resolution 2803 (2025) to bring an end to the war, promote reconstruction, and establish a just and enduring peace based on the Palestinian right to self-determination and the two-state solution, as stated by Her Excellency. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz demonstrates how conflicts can impact global food security. This closure jeopardizes the vital interests of regional countries and the global economy, while disruptions to maritime trade escalate costs and impact fertilizer and food markets, disproportionately affecting import-dependent and vulnerable countries. Qatar firmly believes that freedom of navigation through this crucial waterway is a non-negotiable principle, necessitating the restoration of navigation in line with international law and Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026). Qatar's priority is to prevent escalation and facilitate diplomatic efforts. As a contributor to mediation, Qatar seeks to reopen the Strait as soon as possible and stresses that any future arrangements regarding its management or related matters should be grounded in regional consensus and full respect for international law, safeguarding the region's security and stability. Qatar has shown its dedication to global food security by providing support to alleviate the burden conflicts place on civilians and strengthen community resilience in the Gaza Strip and other regions. These efforts complement Qatar's humanitarian assistance and initiatives aimed at enhancing the resilience of countries vulnerable to food insecurity. Her Excellency affirmed that Qatar will continue collaborating with its partners across the United Nations system, offering humanitarian aid to those affected by conflicts, and supporting food systems, while maintaining its active role in addressing root causes through preventive diplomacy, conflict prevention, peaceful dispute resolution, and peacebuilding.",
  "summary": "The State of Qatar stressed the importance of protecting food security and strengthening the resilience of countries vulnerable to food insecurity.This came in the statement of the State of Qatar deli...",
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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."
}