Doha, Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Al Shamsi, Emirati Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, emphasised the alignment of the UAE’s vision with that of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, stressing the importance of cooperation among the member states. She highlighted the need for harmonising efforts, practices, and policies on key issues, particularly in enhancing regional food security, and acknowledged the GCC General Secretariat’s efforts to achieve Gulf-wide integration, removing obstacles and creating a shared vision for food security.
Dr. Al Dahak made this statement during her participation as head of the UAE delegation from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and local entities at the 36th Ministerial Meeting of the Agricultural and Food Security Committee of the GCC, hosted by Qatar under its current presidency.
According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the meeting was chaired by Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, Minister of Municipality of Qatar, and
attended by ministers responsible for agriculture and food security from the GCC countries.
Dr. Al Dahak affirmed that the UAE, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, is making significant efforts to strengthen the agricultural and food sectors.
Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak invited GCC countries to participate in the first edition of the World Food Security Summit, scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi on November 26-27, as part of Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Security Week (ADAFSW). The summit will bring together experts and decision-makers to discuss innovative solutions to strengthen the global food security system, providing a platform for exchanging best practices and showcasing advancements in the food security sector.
The 36th Ministerial Meeting of the Agricultural and Food Security Committee of the GCC addressed key issues to harmonise efforts for enhancing food security, including the GCC Food Security Strategy. This s
trategy positively contributes to integrating procedures among member states to create a Gulf entity capable of withstanding crises.
The UAE also agreed with the GCC’s vision on several important files concerning the agriculture, aquaculture, and animal sectors.
Additionally, the UAE endorsed the adoption of the GCC Guide for the Collection and Transport of Animal Samples as a reference, ensuring its alignment with international standards and safeguarding the GCC countries from epidemic and infectious animal diseases.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
