Oman showcases food security progress at UN summit

ADDIS ABABA: The Sultanate of Oman has presented its progress in food and nutrition security indicators at the ministerial session of the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) in Ethiopia, highlighting advancements made since the 2021 Food Systems Summit.
In his address, Dr Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, stated that the Sultanate of Oman has achieved significant improvements across multiple food and nutrition security metrics.
“The ministry has launched several strategies — with others in development — to enhance domestic production, diversify supply chains, ensure sustainable use of natural resources and improve nutrition while combating malnutrition,” he said. “Key initiatives include the Food Security Strategy, National Nutrition Strategy, National Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Strategy, Environment and Natural Resources Strategy and the Genetic Diversity Strategy for Local Livestock.” He noted that Oman ranked third among Arab countries and 35th globally in the 2022 Global Food Security Index. — ONA