Minister of Agriculture affirms the necessity of cooperation between countries to restore food security and invest resources
Amman (ST) – Syria’s Minister of Agriculture and Agrarian Reform Mohamed Hassan Qatna stressed that international cooperation and unity have become an urgent necessity today to face grave challenges in order to restore food security, invest resources, develop agricultural, food and trade systems, and adapt to climate changes.
During the Regional Conference of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO), held in the Jordanian capital, Amman, Qatana stressed that international and regional economic alignments and blocs have become a feature of any economic activity that is intended to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
He noted that the meeting between Arab countries during the conference is only a response to the challenges and a recognition of the importance of appropriate economic bloc and cooperation in the agricultural field.
Qatana reviewed what Syria faced over the course of twelve years of terrorist war and its repercussions, and the damage it led to on all agricultural, economic, and service sectors.
In the session on rural development, Qatana reviewed the Syrian experience in this field and the need for the FAO and other partner organizations to support Syrian initiatives in it, taking into account the challenges facing countries suffering from crises in the region and directing greater support to them.
It is noteworthy that the 37th session of the FAO kicked off on Monday with the participation of the Syrian delegation headed by the Minister of Agriculture and Agrarian Reform. The delegation includes Assistant Minister Dr. Fayez Al-Miqdad and the Chargé d’Affairs of the Syrian Embassy in Jordan, Issam Nayal.
Najla Khoury