Reem Al Hashimy Participates in the Fourth International Conference on Food Security Hosted by Ukraine
In her statement, Her Excellency reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to advancing global food security and humanitarian solidarity. H.E. emphasized that ensuring access to safe, affordable and sustainable food is essential for peace and stability, particularly as conflicts, climate change and supply chain disruptions continue to exacerbate global challenges.
Her Excellency commended Ukraine’s “Food from Ukraine” initiative and stressed its constructive role and steadfast support for global food security, including its role in delivering vital grain to the most vulnerable communities.
In this context, Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy highlighted the UAE’s long-standing efforts in this field, referencing UAE Vision 2031 and the National Food Security Strategy 2051, which place food security at the core of the nation’s sustainable development agenda, emphasizing that the UAE’s vision extends beyond immediate relief to investing in future technologies and innovation to build resilient and sustainable food systems for generations to come.
On the humanitarian front, Her Excellency noted that the UAE is among the largest regional donors and global partners of the World Food Programme (WFP) and hosts the UN Humanitarian Logistics Hub within Dubai’s International Humanitarian City, which has enabled the rapid delivery of aid to more than 80 countries around the world.
H.E. Al Hashimy’s participation underscored the UAE’s long-term vision and commitment toward global food security, and its readiness to work with like-minded partners, and leading global institutions to strengthen global food systems that leave no nation behind and ensure a dignified life for every human being.
In addition to Her Excellency’s participation, His Excellency Sultan Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Development Affairs and International Organizations attended the conference in Kyiv.
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