Short- and long-term strategies to strengthen food security system

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KUWAIT CITY, Oct 29: Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi, the Minister of Health, has stated that the Supreme Committee for Enhancing the Food, Drug, and Water Security System, as per Cabinet Resolution No. 640, has formed short-term and long-term strategies to fortify the resilience against potential risks and disruptions in order to bolster the food security system. 

In response to a parliamentary query put forth by MP Muhammad Al-Mahan, Al-Awadhi clarified that the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition is a contributing member of the committee, responsible for assessing the state of food security in Kuwait and exploring avenues for its reinforcement, reports Al-Rai daily.

The National Security Service has also played a role in generating the committee’s report, while the Authority has submitted its recommendations and ideas for enhancing the food security system to the Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers.

Minister Al-Awadhi emphasized that the PAFN does not possess a direct mandate for increasing food and agricultural production rates, as this falls within the purview of specialized bodies such as the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and the Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fisheries Resources. Instead, the Authority’s role involves reviewing policies and regulations in conjunction with the relevant authorities and ensuring the safety of the food supply.

Furthermore, he highlighted the existence of the Food Security Department within the Authority, operating under the community nutrition affairs sector. Its primary responsibility is to collaborate with governmental entities, both domestically and internationally, in identifying fundamental and strategic food commodities, especially in scenarios involving peacetime, wartime, or emergencies. This collaboration takes place in continuous coordination with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Additionally, the Authority actively engages with relevant institutions, both internal and external, to develop research and studies concerning food and nutrition security. This is achieved through the Authority’s membership in the Supreme Committee for Enhancing the Food, Drug, and Water Security System, as authorized by Cabinet Resolution No. 640.

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