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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen addresses the Parliament (Takeaways on regional issues) Part 2/2

Let’s celebrate Africa Day with renewed commitments!

Pan-African Youth Summit celebrates Africa Day

African Ambassadors in Germany celebrate Africa Day discussing Climate Change and Consequences on food security in Africa

Ethiopia says collective efforts required to tackle preventable causes of food insecurity

Africa and the African Union

The executive council of the African Union met in Malabo on Thursday (May 26), ahead of two summits (Friday and Saturday) set to tackle the humanitarian & political crisis the continent faces. African Union leaders started to gather in Equatorial Guinea, ahead of two extraordinary summits scheduled on Friday and Saturday.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $1.5 billion emergency programme to alleviate the impact of worsening food insecurity due to the Ukraine war, its director said on Monday (May 24). About 20 million farmers on the continent will benefit from the fund as Africa faces a shortage of at least 30 million metric tonnes of food, especially wheat, maize, and soybeans imported from Russia and Ukraine. “The US$1.5 billion…. will be used to support African countries to produce food and do so rapidly,” AfDB’s Group President Akinwumi Adesina told the media ahead of annual general meetings in Ghana’s capital Accra.

The acting director of Africa’s top public health agency said on Thursday (May 26) that he hoped vaccine hoarding, as seen by wealthier nations during the COVID-19 pandemic, would not be repeated with the current monkeypox outbreak. Monkeypox has caused global alarm after more than 200 suspected and confirmed cases of the virus were detected in at least 19 countries since early May, mostly in Europe. No deaths have been reported so far. “Vaccines should go to where it is needed the most and equitably, so based on risk, and not on who can be able to buy it,” Ahmed Ogwell Ouma of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention told a news conference.

A permanent Pan-African Exhibition wing was opened in the museum of the Institute of Ethiopian Studies (IES) at Addis Ababa University. Speaking on the occasion, the Institute of Ethiopian Studies director Takele Merid said Pan- Africanism has been promoting unity and brotherhood and created a sense of shared and common historical and cultural destiny among the blacks and African people. “The Pan-African Permanent Exhibition organized in the museum of the institute takes us back to the 1880s and largely to the 1960s and tries to show Ethiopia’s efforts and the efforts of heads of states to the unity of Africa, Takele elaborated.”

Ethiopia

President Sahle-Work Zewde signed on Friday (May 27) the condolence book opened at the embassy of the United Arab Emirates following the passing of its President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. She presented, on behalf of the Ethiopian people and of her own, condolences to the President, the government, and the people of the UAE. She added, “we will continue working together to strengthen the already existing excellent relations between our two countries for the mutual benefit of our peoples”.

President Sahle-Work Zewde and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen have extended congratulatory messages on behalf of the people and Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to President Isaias Afewerki and the people and Government of the State of Eritrea on the occasion of the marking the 31st Anniversary of the Independence of Eritrea. The leaders said that Ethiopia is committed to further enhancing its relations and cooperation with the State of Eritrea.

President Sahle-Work Zewde and Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia paid a visit on Sunday (May 22) to the first-ever Ethiopian Mineral Gallery. Located at the Ministry of Mines, the Gallery showcases the many natural resources of Ethiopia.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his delegation have arrived in Malabu, Equatorial Guinea to attend the AU Extraordinary Summit. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the delegation traveled to Malabo after concluding the two days official visit to Nigeria. The Premier was accorded a warm welcome by high government officials upon his arrival at Malibu. Prime Minister Abiy will attend the AU Extraordinary Summit on humanitarian operations, terrorism, and unconstitutional changes in Africa.

Demeke Mekonen, FDRE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, presented the House of People representatives with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ nine-month performance report last week. The report covered the institution’s entire diplomatic activities on both a bilateral and multilateral level. The Deputy Prime Minister stressed in his speech that Ethiopia has maintained strong relations with its neighbors since the region continues to be Ethiopia’s top foreign policy priority. He went on to explain changes and events in the region, including updates on Ethiopia-Eritrea ties, Sudan’s invasion of Ethiopian land, and the next steps in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) negotiations, while underlining Ethiopia’s intention to contribute positively. (See article)

Ethiopia celebrated on Wednesday (May 25), the 59th anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (late AU) in Addis Ababa. On this historic day in 1963, Pan-African aspirations gained organizational embodiment when the Organization of African Unity was established by the founding fathers, marking the birth of a new era of unity, solidarity, and commitment to the continent’s liberation from the yoke of colonialism and apartheid. (See article)

A three-day Pan African Youth Summit kicked off in Addis Ababa on Wednesday (May 25) celebrating Africa Day, under the theme ‘Building on Pan-African ties and Promoting indigenous knowledge in Africa”. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Demeke Mekonnen, delivered a keynote speech recalling the liberation struggles in Africa and calling on the youth to join hands in fighting contemporary challenges. (See article)

Group of African Ambassadors in Germany, Berlin organized on Wednesday (May 25) a webinar conference on “Climate Change and Consequences on food security in Africa”. The conference drew about 100 participants, including personnel from the German Government, Parliament, Think Tanks, academics, and all African Ambassadors in Berlin. Experts from Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, United Nations Centre for Environment and Development for the Arab Region, International Fund for Agricultural Development, and Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute of Mauritius presented Insightful speeches and presentations. (See article)

Ethiopia, at the United Nations Security Council open debate held on 19 May 2022 on “Conflict and Food Security” said that while peace and stability is necessary to address food insecurity, the situation calls for a concerted action on improving production and productivity in the agricultural sector, eradicating extreme poverty, fostering resilience to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change and rectifying the prevailing imbalances in the international trade system. (See article)

The East Africa Art and Culture Festival would strengthen people-to-people relations among the countries in the East African region, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen said on Tuesday (May 24). It is to be recalled that Ethiopia has proposed for East African Cultural and Art Festival to be hosted in rotation among countries in the sub-regions annually. Ethiopia is preparing to host the first Art and Culture Festival scheduled to be held from June 15-20, 2022.

Ethiopia has repatriated 28,000 citizens who were suffering from hostile conditions in Saudi Arabia detention centers within two months. The committee established to oversee the repatriation of Ethiopian migrants from Saudi Arabia had a performance assessment meeting on Thursday (May 26). The meeting noted that the government established nine makeshift centers equipped with full provisions of accommodations, including mattresses, personal hygiene items, and foodstuff to host the returnees. Challenges related to implementing the rehabilitation plans, data management, and delayed baggage of the returnees are observed, including pressures to accommodate women and men returnees in similar makeshift centers.

The Seventy-fifth World Health Assembly is being held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 22-28 May 2022. It is the first in-person Health Assembly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The theme of this year’s #WHA75 is ‘Peace for Health and Health for Peace’. The assembly will make a series of strategic consultations and resolutions on current and future priorities for public health issues of global importance. The Ethiopian delegation led by Dr. Lia Tadesse, Minister of Health, is participating on this important Global Platform as a member state.

In related news, the Minister of Health of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Dr. Lia Tadesse, moderated on Monday (May 23) a session of the Health Ministers of Africa in the margins of the 75th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. The meeting, organized by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), discussed the current status of the Covid-19 Pandemic and the way forward in strengthening the commendable work of the Africa Centres for Disease Control in the new public health order.

Ethiopia and Equatorial Guinea discussed ways of establishing cooperation in the mining and investment sectors. The Mines and Petroleum Minister, Takele Uma, and the Industry Minister Melaku Alebel exchanged views on Thursday (May 26) with the Mines and Hydrocarbons on how to forge a partnership between the two countries. An Ethiopian delegation led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea to attend the EU Extraordinary Summit.

The humanitarian truce declared by the Government of Ethiopia is helping to maximize all opportunities in the flow of assistance commodities to conflict-affected areas, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia Catherine Sozi told the media on Thursday (May 26). According to her, the truce has brought about the desired result on the ground by lightning the flow of relief supplies on roads and air freights. “We are grateful that we have been given more space,” the coordinator said, adding that “the humanitarian truce means we are able to increase humanitarian assistance into Tigray.”

In related news, the World Food Programme (WFP) lauded the declaration of the Ethiopian government humanitarian truce which has brought about a practical change to facilitate smooth flow of relief supply. “I have seen convoys of 20 something trucks, 60 trucks, 18 trucks, 19 more trucks. Two days before, we delivered 130 trucks. We are in preparation of convoys of up to 200 trucks. Therefore, things are improving.” WFP Representative and Country Director, however, warned that humanitarian supplies in Ethiopia would run short of stock unless the programme receives additional resources from donors by July and August.

Ambassador Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary of Ethiopia to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Switzerland, Austria, Rumania, and Hungary, Zenebe Kebede Korcho, recently conducted an interview with the head of the Afrika-Bulletin Committee, based in Basel, Switzerland, Barbara Mueller, and Dr. Hans-Ulrich Stauffer focusing on the current situation in Ethiopia. Find here the full article: https://ethiopians.ch/net/2022/05/25/the-ethiopian-point-of-view-by-amb-zenebe-kebede-korcho/?fbclid=IwAR29-8lzIW6vStkAT427nPn424UMgBK4AZscSa7kr3GNsniGcitOz-7jGjY

The fifth convoy of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to Tigray since the declaration of the ceasefire arrived in Mekelle on Wednesday (May 18). The delivery of the supplies has been facilitated by the Government, ICRC said. The convoy carried medical items, water treatment supplies along with essential household items.

Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing on Wednesday (May 25) announced the carrier is further expanding its all-Boeing freighter fleet with an order for five 777 Freighters. The order is currently unidentified on Boeing’s orders and deliveries website. “The addition of these five 777 Freighters into our cargo fleet will enable us to meet the growing demand in our cargo operation. While cementing our partnership with Boeing with new orders, the growth of our freighter fleet takes the capacity and efficiency of our shipment service to the next level,” said Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew.

Local manufacturer Frankun ET Automotive Engineering PLC has exported heavy trucks to neighboring countries for the 15th round. The industry displayed its products at Friendship Square in Addis Ababa on Tuesday (May 24) in the presence of senior government officials. The industry sold 200 cars for the local market so far and it has received orders from buyers to produce 67 heavy trucks.

Eritrea

The leaders of Cuba, France, Spain, and Algeria sent messages of congratulations to the Government and people of Eritrea in connection with the 31^st anniversary of Independence Day. The leaders wished good health to President Isaias Afwerki and peace and prosperity to the people of Eritrea.

The Eritrean Embassy in Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union and Economic Commission of Africa in cooperation with nationals residing in Ethiopia celebrated the 31st anniversary of Independence Day with patriotic zeal under the theme “Independent Choice-Backbone of Our Pride”.

Ambassador Sophia Tesfamariam, Permanent Representative of Eritrea in New York, in delivering a statement during the General Debate on International Migration Review Forum, said, “While socio-economic and political issues contribute to pushing citizens out of their countries, in search for better economic and educational opportunities, for many in Africa, external military and economic interventions, destabilization and stocking of regional tensions, remain the most crucial factors.”

Kenya

Following the invitation by the Government of Kenya to observe the 9 August 2022 General Elections, the African Union (AU), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the East African Community (EAC) deployed a high-level pre-election assessment mission from 14 to 21 May 2022, as part of their joint efforts to promote free, fair, peaceful and credible elections in the country.

Somalia

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud officially took office after a handover ceremony in Mogadishu. A week ago, Mohamud won the presidency after an intense election, defeating Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, known as Farmajo, in a third round of voting. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud becomes the first ex-president in Somalia to be reelected. In a joint speech at the brief but colorfully prepared handover ceremony, former President Farmajo called on the country’s population to support the new leader.

Somalia’s National Drought Relief Committee on Thursday (May 26) said 6.9 million people in the Horn of African country are facing severe water shortages and food insecurity as the worst droughts in decades have escalated in the region. The drought has affected 90% of the country’s landmass and 66 districts across the county.

Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Roble on Tuesday (May 24) suspended Foreign Minister Abdisaid Muse Ali for abuse of power. Roble said in a statement issued in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, that Ali had authorized a ship carrying illegal charcoal exported from Somalia destined for Oman.

Somalia’s al Qaeda franchise has gotten “bigger, stronger, and bolder” since the small U.S. military footprint of 750 troops was ordered out of the country by then-U.S. President Donald Trump in late 2020, U.S. Africa Command chief Gen. Stephen Townsend told reporters at the command’s headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany on Wednesday (May 25). He had paid a visit to Somalia during his multi-country trip to the East Africa region and Angola, from May 11-20.

South Sudan

Peter Marcello Nasir, Minister of Energy and Dam of South Sudan, said Ethiopia’s ongoing development and filling of the GERD would not harm anyone or reduce the Nile basin’s water supply. He further reaffirmed his country’s support for Ethiopia’s development endeavors in building the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. The South Sudanese Energy and Dam Minister made the remarks during a discussion about bilateral issues with Ethiopia’s Ambassador in South Sudan, H.E. Nebil Mehdi.

Sudan

The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concerns over the escalating violence in Sudan’s western region of Darfur, saying it has resulted in a growing number of fatalities and significant new forced displacement. The concerns are contained in a report to the Security Council on the situation in Sudan and the activities of the UN Integrated Transitional Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS). The Secretary General’s report covers political, security, human rights, rule of law and protection, socio-economic and humanitarian developments in Sudan from 22 February to 5 May 2022 and provides an update on the implementation of the mandate of UNITAMS, with gender considerations integrated as a cross-cutting issue throughout.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen addresses the Parliament (Takeaways on regional issues) Part 2/2

Demeke Mekonen, FDRE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, presented the House of People representatives with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ nine-month performance report last week. The report covered the institution’s entire diplomatic activities on both a bilateral and multilateral level.

The Deputy Prime Minister stressed in his speech that Ethiopia has maintained strong relations with its neighbors since the region continues to be Ethiopia’s top foreign policy priority. He went on to explain changes and events in the region, including updates on Ethiopia-Eritrea ties, Sudan’s invasion of Ethiopian land, and the next steps in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) negotiations, while underlining Ethiopia’s intention to contribute positively.

Ethiopia and Eritrea: putting a cooperation framework in place

In this context, Demeke stated that Ethiopia and Eritrea are cooperating based on their shared interests. “We are cooperating with Eritrea on the basis of mutual benefits,” Demeke said noting that various activities are undertaken to develop the two countries’ current relationship into a strong economic partnership.

“We are working with the highest priority to put in place a cooperation framework to enhancing infrastructure development that would expedite border trade and the movement of people between the two countries as well as the utilization of ports, trade transactions, customs services among others with a view to ensuring the benefits of the people in the two countries,” The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister elaborated.

Demeke further said that Ethiopian and Eritrean Diaspora members have been banding together to fight foreign influences on their countries through peaceful rallies and other means.

Sudan’s Opportunistic move

The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister told parliament that Ethiopia is using peaceful measures to reclaim land that Sudan has forcibly occupied.

When asked about the occupied areas by members of parliament, Demeke said that Ethiopia always prefers dialogue to reach an amicable solution. He emphasized on the importance of the Ethio-Sudan people-to-people interaction and the cooperation between the two countries to find a lasting solution to the long-standing border issue.

However, Demeke added that Sudan’s breach of the border demarcation occurred as Ethiopia was conducting a law enforcement operation in the northern region of the nation which might sever ties between the two countries and generate enormous challenges.

Sudanese military are also to fault for displacing civilians and destroying property in the places they have taken, according to him. He also chastised Sudan for changing the demography of the areas under its occupation, calling it a “totally unacceptable.”

He also detailed that Ethiopia has presented its case to the international community, particularly the African Union, because peace is the best approach to solve the problem. Adding on, he said, while the international community supports Ethiopia’s peaceful attitude; it is regrettable to see their reluctance to criticize Sudan’s invasion, provocation, and injustice.

Ethiopia is committed to finding a long-term, peaceful solution to the problem, and he stated that the occupied regions will be returned to Ethiopia.

GERD – Ethiopia is ready for negotiation but and only under AU

In this connection, Demeke noted that Ethiopia is dedicated to resolving concerns linked to the project through peaceful dialogue with Egypt and Sudan under the auspices of the African Union and in accordance with the 2015 Declaration of Principles.

He told the legislature that Ethiopia had completed the second filling and that the dam has already started producing electricity.

“The Ministry made valuable diplomatic engagements regarding the GERD, and the dam construction is proceeding according to plan, thanks to the Ethiopian people’s ownership and the government’s efforts,” he stressed.

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Let’s celebrate Africa Day with renewed commitments!

Ethiopia celebrated on Wednesday (May 25), the 59th anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (late AU) in Addis Ababa. On this historic day in 1963, Pan-African aspirations gained organizational embodiment when the Organization of African Unity was established by the founding fathers, marking the birth of a new era of unity, solidarity, and commitment to the continent’s liberation from the yoke of colonialism and apartheid.

The OAU was instrumental in achieving its mission of breaking Africa from the grips of colonialism, despite the fact that it came at a high cost, and so, as a result, colonialism was tarnished to the point that it would never return to Africa. The OAU-led chapter of our long struggle came to an end with the demise of the Apartheid system in South Africa in 1994.

Once this extraordinary attainment was achieved, acclaimed African leaders launched an all-embracing organizational transformation to promote socio-economic development and continental political-economic integration. And the era of the anti-colonial struggle came to an end with the formal inauguration of the African Union (AU) in Durban, South Africa, in July 2002.

The African Union is now on the right trajectory to realizing Africa’s socio-economic development and working hard to realize its goal of an Africa that is integrated, prosperous, and peaceful. And for this purpose, the AU has devised Agenda 2063 as a road map for achieving the goals of realizing the African people’s aspirations. Despite existing and emerging challenges like food insecurity and increasing malnutrition, the COVID pandemic, climate change, and inflation, Africa is in a stronger position to discharge its responsibility of making Africa a better place to live for its people.

Africans commemorate this day in line with the African Union Theme for year 2022, “Strengthening Resilience in Nutrition and Food Security on the African Continent”.  Ethiopia celebrates this historic day with great pride and honor for its long-lasting significance to African independence and renaissance. Despite being in difficult situations marked by a number of twists and turns, and unjustifiable and multifaceted external pressures, Ethiopia will withstand these enormous challenges and remain to be one of the key players in ensuring Africa’s resurrection as it had played its part in the decolonization of Africa.

As the pan-Africanism spirit had contributed to the total eradication of colonialism across the continent, we now need to galvanize our pan- African ties to ensure Africa’s socio-economic development and a shared continental consciousness rooted in unity and solidarity.

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Pan-African Youth Summit celebrates Africa Day

A three-day Pan African Youth Summit kicked off in Addis Ababa on Wednesday (May 25) celebrating Africa Day, under the theme ‘Building on Pan-African ties and Promoting indigenous knowledge in Africa”.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Demeke Mekonnen, delivered a keynote speech recalling the liberation struggles in Africa and calling on the youth to join hands in fighting contemporary challenges. He said the African youth should change challenges into opportunities by equipping themselves with distilled information and knowledge. Maintaining African values and history, the massive youth population of the continent is considered a blessing for the continental aspirations, he underlined. He also advised the youth to remain optimistic and learn from others to contribute to their society, country, continent, and the world.

The Minister of Women and Social Affairs of Ethiopia, Ergogie Tesfaye (Ph.D.), also delivered a speech noting the role of the victory of Adwa in inspiring Pan-African movements and anti-colonialism struggles. Containing vast natural resources with a high number of young people, Africa has immense potential for development, she noted.

Although poverty still challenges Africa, the youth should deal with it with a problem-solving mentality and undivided attention to education, Dr. Eregogie said. She said the government of Ethiopia set up a homegrown economic reform plan and identified priority sectors to engage the youth in productive activities. The minister expressed hope that the output of the summit would contribute to the policymakers and all other stakeholders.

Africa Day is observed annually on May 25 to commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) created on 25 May 1963. This year’s Africa Day, we are celebrating Africa’s indigenous foods, their diversity and nutritional value Year of Nutrition”.

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African Ambassadors in Germany celebrate Africa Day discussing Climate Change and Consequences on food security in Africa

Group of African Ambassadors in Germany, Berlin organized on Wednesday (May 25) a webinar conference on “Climate Change and Consequences on food security in Africa”. The conference drew about 100 participants, including personnel from the German Government, Parliament, Think Tanks, academics, and all African Ambassadors in Berlin.

Experts from Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, United Nations Centre for Environment and Development for the Arab Region, International Fund for Agricultural Development, and Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute of Mauritius presented Insightful speeches and presentations.

The Minister of Water and Energy of Ethiopia, Habtamu Itefa (PhD), said Climate Change in the horn of Africa is displacing people and claiming the lives of domestic animals. He highlighted the importance of supplementing rain-fed agriculture to ensure sustainable food production and realize food self-sufficiency. The Minister shared Ethiopia’s experience in mitigating climate change, citing the green legacy initiative of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed that enabled the plantation of 20 billion seedlings of trees. He stressed shifting from fossil fuel energy sources to green energy, harnessed from hydropower, solar, and wind energy.

Ambassador Mulu Solomon said Africa Day is a special day to strengthen Africa’s resolve to build a better Africa for the coming generation. She said a prosperous Africa is a blessing to the world, noting that the dream can be realized only through unity, peace, and integrated Actions.

As Chair of the Conference organizing team, Ethiopia played a critical role in the facilitation and realization of the conference along with the Embassy of Algeria, Chad and the German-African Business Association. Ambassador Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and sustainable Environment at the Africa Union, and Ambassador Brahim Khalil, Dean of African Ambassadors in Berlin, also attended the conference.

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Ethiopia says collective efforts required to tackle preventable causes of food insecurity

Ethiopia, at the United Nations Security Council open debate held on 19 May 2022 on “Conflict and Food Security” said that while peace and stability is necessary to address food insecurity, the situation calls for a concerted action on improving production and productivity in agricultural sector, eradicating extreme poverty, fostering resilience to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change and rectifying the prevailing imbalances in international trade system.

Ambassador Yoseph Kassaye, Deputy Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the United Nations in his statement at the open debate said food insecurity is one of the biggest challenges to humanity which requires collective efforts to tackle its clear and preventable causes. Ambassador Yoseph added that while conflict is one of the factors contributing to food insecurity, it is the primary manifestation of extreme poverty and underdevelopment, and accelerating economic growth and sustainable development, and addressing the challenges surrounding agricultural sector is extremely critical to overcome poverty and food insecurity.

‘With a concerted national and regional efforts supplemented by international support to enhance the ongoing initiatives to invest in and utilize our natural resources for the benefit of our people, we can achieve this lofty objective,” said the Ambassador.

He also said timely and adequate provision of humanitarian support to those in need of food assistance is critical which should be coupled with providing the necessary support to African countries in their efforts to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change to enhance impact and achieve results in tackling food insecurity.

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