Qatar participates in 49th session of IFAD's Governing Council

Rome: The State of Qatar took part in the 49th session of the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Rome,...

Rome: The State of Qatar took part in the 49th session of the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Rome, Italy.

The State of Qatar was represented at the meetings by the Minister of State for International Cooperation, HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad.

In her address, Her Excellency stated that this year's meetings, under the theme "From Farm to Market: Investing with Young Entrepreneurs," reflect a fundamental truth that the future of food security depends on empowering young people in rural communities to be producers, innovators, and leaders of change in food systems.

Highlighting that the State of Qatar has been a founding member of IFAD since the late 1970s, driven by its belief in the importance of agricultural development and rural transformation, she expressed Qatar's pride in the institutional maturity IFAD has achieved and its tangible ability to improve the lives of small producers and rural communities, in line with the vision of the wise leadership that places people at the heart of development efforts.

Her Excellency emphasised that the State of Qatar has made food security a national priority and a key pillar of its international cooperation. Through its partnerships and development programs, it continues to support the building of more resilient food systems, enhance local production, and assist communities in facing climate and economic challenges in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.