28-05-2025
Qatar participates in WOAH General Session in Paris
QNA
Paris
Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Municipality, participated in the 92nd General Session of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), being held in Paris from May 25 to 29.
The Qatari delegation was led by Assistant Undersecretary for Agriculture and Food Security Affairs at the Ministry of Municipality Eng Fahad Mohammed Al Qahtani, along with several officials and experts in animal health and veterinary inspection.
The meeting addressed several key issues, including cross-border animal disease updates, the importance of developing and using veterinary vaccines, the concept of 'One Health', and ways to enhance international cooperation in epidemic reporting to limit the spread of diseases.
Qatar's participation in this meeting reaffirms its commitment to supporting global efforts in animal health, promoting food security concepts, strengthening international collaboration in combating epidemics, and enhancing its presence in specialised international forums.
It also underscores Qatar's dedication to sustainable development, protecting livestock, and establishing a robust biosecurity system at both the regional and global levels.