Food security remains an important agenda and a major concern for all especially during this pandemic, and has put pressure on the global food system. The Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office in a statement at the virtual United Nations Food Systems Summit underlined that collective efforts need to be accelerated to ensure more equitable, sustainable, and resilient food systems to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Abdul Mokti bin Haji Mohd Daud also stressed that Brunei Darussalam’s commitment to strengthen the food system were by accelerating the production growth of the agriculture and fisheries sector; promoting both domestic and foreign direct investment; and increasing productivity through the use of technology to meet domestic demand and for export. In line with this commitment as well as the priorities identified in the Economic Blueprint, a Food Industry Roadmap had been prepared with the objective of increasing the production of safe, halal, and high-quality food and strengthening the value chain of our food system.
The official opening started with keynote remarks from His Excellency António Guterres, Secretary-General, United Nations.
Source: Radio Television Brunei