AMMAN —
Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Nasser Al-Shraideh discussed
with a visiting official from the
UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
closer cooperation with the global agency and the Kingdom’s food security,
according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
اضافة اعلان
Shraideh met
Tuesday with Abdulhakim Elwaer, FAO assistant director-general and regional
representative for the Near East and North Africa; according to a ministry
statement, the meeting, which was attended by FAO Representative in Jordan
Nabil Al-Assaf, addressed bilateral and multilateral cooperation in agriculture
and food security, as well as other matters of mutual interest.
Shraideh emphasized
that food security is a top priority for the Jordanian government, particularly
as the country aspires to become a regional food hub by leveraging its
geographical location, security, and stability.
In light of the
challenges posed to food security and supply chains by the Syrian refugee
crisis, the
Russian-Ukrainian conflict, and the climate change, Shraideh called
for regional cooperation in the food sector and support for the Jordanian
government’s efforts to achieve food security.
Expressing
appreciation for the FAO’s partnership, the minister said the organization
should harness local expertise to support Jordan’s efforts in the food sector,
particularly in light of the challenges that the country and the world face.
Elwaer said that
the organization is leading international efforts to end hunger and is helping
countries achieve food security by developing and modernizing their food and
agricultural systems.
He said that the
organization is ready to help Jordan and other countries in the region work
together, especially in the area of sharing information and experience.
In Jordan, the
FAO’s work and projects are focused on agriculture and food security, and
include technology transfer, technical assistance, and building the capacity of
farmers and agricultural workers.
Read more Business
Jordan News
.jpg)
.jpg)
