Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, met with Emmanuelle Soubeyran, Director General of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). The meeting was held on the sidelines of the minister’s participation in the 93rd General Session of WOAH in Paris.
The meeting reviewed efforts to strengthen the capacities of member states, support international cooperation in the field of animal health, and enhance the exchange of technical expertise. Discussions also addressed global developments related to animal and zoonotic diseases, as well as ways to strengthen preparedness and response mechanisms.
The minister commended the role played by WOAH in supporting member states and advancing veterinary health systems in a manner that reinforces global food security and public health. He affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to building on achievements made in strengthening the national food security system through the development of veterinary services, the enhancement of prevention and health monitoring systems, and support for international efforts aimed at addressing challenges associated with animal and zoonotic diseases, contributing to the protection of public health and the achievement of food sustainability.
The Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture also held meetings with a number of agriculture ministers from sisterly and friendly countries as part of efforts to enhance cooperation, develop partnerships, and exchange expertise in the fields of agriculture, veterinary services, and food security.
The minister met with Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment; Saeb Abdulhaleem Al Khreisha, Jordan’s Minister of Agriculture; David Songulashvili, Georgia’s Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture; and Luis Planas Puchades, Spain’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
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