Cairo, Egypt–The Arab Parliament on Saturday endorsed a proposal submitted by Jordan’s Lower House Speaker Ahmad Safadi, stipulating the establishment of a regional center for food security in Jordan,
Speaking at the Arab Parliament fifth conference on Saturday, Safadi said Jordan can facilitate and coordinate Arab and international action, and the proposed center would accelerate and enhance the global response to food crises and disasters.
This idea, Safadi added, was welcomed and supported by the United Nations, after the Kingdom adopted the new national strategy for food security, describing it as a “milestone” towards ensuring the transition to sustainable food systems.
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“Jordan is almost one of the poorest countries in the world in terms of water resources, but despite that, it tries to create opportunities out of challenges. Water resources scarcity requires us to adopt the optimal exploitation of water resources. We have a comprehensive agricultural plan and a national strategy for food security that His Majesty follows up on, through which we seek to achieve food security by 2023,” Safadi added.
Safadi stressed the importance of supporting Egypt and Sudan in protecting their rights in Ethiopia’s Al-Nahda Dam issue, as well as supporting Iraq’s efforts to protect its interests and achieve the aspirations of its people, as Iraq’s security and stability are a pillar for the security and stability of the region, calling on heads of Arab parliaments to go to Baghdad at the end of this month to participate in the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union conference.
Also, Safadi underscored the importance of supporting Libya and Yemen, and voiced rejection of all forms of external interference in their affairs, and supporting them in their endeavors and efforts towards preserving their territorial integrity and sovereignty over their entire national soil.
He added that Arab Gulf countries security is an integral part of the security of Jordan, and Jordan supports all their measures in defending their borders and lands and the safety of their citizens.
“We are proud of the level of our ties with all brothers in the Arab Gulf, and every country has great and appreciated contributions and stances throughout the Arab world,” Safadi concluded.