Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Minister Wael Al Mubarak chaired the meeting of the GCC Agricultural Co-operation and Food Security Committee, held via videoconference.
The meeting was attended by GCC ministers and senior officials responsible for agriculture and food security, as well as GCC secretary general Jassem Mohammed Albudaiwi.
Mr Al Mubarak affirmed that the kingdom continues to attach great importance to strengthening its food security system and ensuring the sustainability of supply chains.
He noted that Bahrain is pursuing this
objective through the development of national strategies, the diversification of import sources, and the expansion of strategic storage capacity.
The minister underscored the importance of greater integration across strategic sectors and enhanced agricultural and food co-operation among GCC member states to support the establishment of an integrated regional strategic stockpiling system.
Members also discussed issues related to agricultural co-operation aimed at strengthening regional food security, enhancing the preparedness of GCC member states, and supporting the implementation of joint plans and initiatives in this field.
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