Doha: Qatar reiterates commitment to global food security Qatar has told the UN Security Council that the country’s priority is to address international peace and security challenges and to address factors that exacerbate the humanitarian crisis.
He said Qatar was continuing its international humanitarian work in cooperation with the United Nations in combating hunger and food shortages, and urged international organizations to focus on addressing issues and challenges, including food security.
Sheikh Al-Ahmad bint Saif Al-Thani, Qatar’s Permanent Representative to New York, made the announcement at a meeting convened by the United Nations Security Council on International Peace, Security, Conflict and Food Security. Sheikh Al-Al-Thani noted that armed conflict, economic hardship, energy crisis, supply chain disruptions caused by the Kovid epidemic, and climate change continue to pose a challenge to food security.
The number of countries with food insecurity has risen to 69 due to the energy crisis and the economic crisis. They point out that most of these are from the Arab region. The Qatar Development Fund and the World Food Program signed a $ 90 million agreement last November to help the 70 million people in Yemen who are suffering from famine and starvation.
Qatar’s special assistance to Afghanistan has been ongoing since August last year. This includes food aid and medical care. Qatar evacuates thousands of people safely from Kabul airport The process continues today, Qatar explained.