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Sinar Daily
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Sinar Daily
Italian PM Meloni presses Netanyahu for immediate ceasefire in Gaza, calls situation 'unjustifiable'
The conversation also touched on the worsening humanitarian crisis in the region. 01 Aug 2025 12:46pm Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni delivers her remarks during the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS 4), co-hosted by Ethiopia and Italy, in Addis Ababa on July 28, chief Antonio Guterres on July 28, 2025 said food must not be used as a weapon of war as world leaders gathered for a food summit in Africa, where 280 million people face hunger and starvation. (Photo by Solan Kolli / AFP) LONDON - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has urged an immediate halt to hostilities in Gaza, describing the situation as "unsustainable and unjustifiable' during a phone call with her Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu. "President Meloni insisted on the need to immediately cease hostilities given the situation in Gaza, which, she underlined, is unsustainable and unjustifiable,' the Italian government said in a statement on Wednesday. The conversation also touched on the worsening humanitarian crisis in the region, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. "The conversation also provided an opportunity to reiterate the urgent need to guarantee full and unhindered humanitarian access to the civilian population, reaffirming Italy's efforts in this regard through the Food for Gaza initiative,' the statement added. As part of its ongoing humanitarian support, Italy will receive another 50 Palestinian civilians and organise additional aid drops for those remaining in Gaza. Despite mounting international calls for a ceasefire, the Israeli military has continued its offensive on Gaza since Oct 7, 2023, killing over 60,200 Palestinians. The relentless bombardment has devastated infrastructure and worsened food insecurity across the enclave. - BERNAMA-ANADOLU More Like This
Muscat Daily
30-07-2025
- Health
- Muscat Daily
Oman reviews food security gains at UN summit
Muscat – Oman presented its progress in food and nutrition security during a ministerial session of the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4), which concluded on Tuesday in the Ethiopian capital. Speaking at the session, H E Dr Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, said Oman has recorded notable improvements in several food and nutrition indicators since the 2021 summit. He cited a suite of current and planned strategies aimed at boosting domestic production, diversifying supply chains, ensuring sustainable use of natural resources and tackling malnutrition. These include a national food security strategy, nutrition strategy and frameworks for climate change adaptation, environmental sustainability and preservation of genetic diversity in local animal species. Oman was ranked third in the Arab world and 35th globally in the 2022 Global Food Security Index and 54th in the 2024 Environmental Performance Index. According to the minister, these rankings reflect the country's commitment to sustainability, environmental protection and efficient natural resource management. H E Habsi added that Oman is one of only nine countries globally – and the second Arab state – to receive World Health Organization certification for eliminating artificial trans fats from food products. The measure is part of a broader government push to promote public health and preventive care. He also noted that water sustainability continues to be a national priority, with policies in place to protect available resources from external threats and manage consumption across all sectors while safeguarding environmental requirements.
Observer
30-07-2025
- Health
- Observer
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
Qatar Tribune
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar participates in UN Food Systems Summit
QNA Addis Ababa The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Municipality, participated in the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake, organised by the United Nations in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia from July 27 to 29. The Qatari delegation was headed by Assistant Undersecretary for Agriculture and Food Security Affairs, Eng. Fahad Mohammed Al Qahtani, who took part in various panel discussions and meetings focused on advancing member states' efforts toward effective and sustainable transformation of food systems. As part of its participation, Qatar presented a voluntary national report highlighting key achievements in recent years in developing a more sustainable and climate-resilient national food system capable of adapting to supply chain disruptions. The report also outlined the main features of national plans aimed at continuing food system transformation in line with the objectives of the National Food Security Strategy 2030.
Observer
28-07-2025
- Politics
- Observer
Oman at 2nd UN Food Summit
As per the Royal directives of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Dr Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, will lead the Sultanate of Oman's delegation at the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The two-day summit, beginning on Monday, is jointly organised by the governments of Ethiopia and Italy. The summit will focus on addressing challenges and opportunities in developing sustainable food systems while supporting international efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
