AMMAN
— The Arab Parliament, on Saturday, gave its approval for a proposal submitted
by
Lower House Speaker Ahmad Safadi to establish a regional center for food
security in Jordan.
اضافة اعلان
The
proposal was based on an idea put forward by King Abdullah and is meant to
serve as a meeting point between Africa, Asia, and Europe, according to the
Jordan News Agency, Petra.
Food securityDuring
a speech at the Arab Parliament's fifth conference on Saturday,
Safadi explained that Jordan can facilitate and coordinate Arab and international
efforts to address food crises and disasters. He added that the proposal has
received support from the UN after the Kingdom adopted a new national strategy
for food security.
Safadi stated that food security has always been a top priority for King Abdullah and
Crown Prince Hussein. He explained that Jordan has been working towards
achieving food security by 2023 through the implementation of a comprehensive
agricultural plan and a national strategy for food security.
Regional tiesIn
his speech, Safadi also touched upon the importance of supporting Egypt and
Sudan in their efforts to protect their rights in Ethiopia's Al-Nahda Dam
issue, as well as Iraq's efforts to achieve the aspirations of its people. He
stressed the importance of supporting Libya and Yemen and rejecting all forms
of external interference in their affairs.
On
the Hashemite Custodianship over Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem,
Safadi said: "Jerusalem for the Hashemites and all Jordanians is not only
a political issue, but also an issue of existence. Throughout my life,
including 16 years in parliament, I have not heard a speech by His Majesty the
King without talking about Jerusalem in all international forums, as well as HRH
Crown Prince Hussein".
Safadi
concluded by expressing his pride in the strong ties between Jordan and the
Arab Gulf countries and the important contributions they have made to the Arab
world.
Additionally,
Safadi offered condolences to the victims of the Turkey-Syria earthquakes and
presented a proposal to establish a fund under the supervision of the Arab
Parliament to collect donations and aid for the families of the victims and the
injured.
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