‘National Food Security Strategy to be unveiled soon’

Doha: National Food Security Strategy 2024 2030 prepared by the Ministry of Municipality is expected to be launched soon, said an official. The re...

Doha: National Food Security Strategy 2024-2030 prepared by the Ministry of Municipality is expected to be launched soon, said an official.

“The recommendations and opinions of stakeholders in food security issues have been incorporated in the new strategy which will last for seven years in line with Qatar National Vision of 2030,” said Director of Food Security Department Dr. Masoud Jarallah Al Marri.

He was speaking at a workshop on food security strategy for GCC countries in Doha yesterday. The two-day event is organised by the Ministry of Municipality’s Agriculture and Food Security Affairs Sector in cooperation with GCC General Secretariat.

Al Marri said the National Food Security Strategy 2018-2023 contributed significantly to the development of the food security system in Qatar.

He said the strategy helped increase local production of agricultural food commodities in a sustainable manner, and the diversification of sources of foreign trade to avoid exposure to any potential risks that may arise in cases of crises and emergencies.