Food security measures discussed

Manama

Deputy Premier, Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Development and Infrastructure Projects, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, received Emirati Minister of State for Food Security Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Al Muhairi.

Shaikh Khalid expressed his aspiration for this visit, through the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the two sides, to open more horizons of co-operation, exchange experiences, information and studies in the fields related to the file of food security.

Deputy Premier pointed out that food security is an important interest to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, which is followed-up by the government headed by the Prime Minister His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander, First Deputy Prime Minister.

He emphasised that the Ministerial Committee is following up the development and implementation of the strategic project for national food production, to include the allocation of multiple sites for fish farming and plant production, with the aim of developing national capacities in the field of food industries and raising the proportion of local production, and maintaining local expertise to be an important part in the success of these projects.

Shaikh Khalid noted that the Emirati-Bahraini partnership in the file of food security adds a new dimension and a vital field for the existing bilateral co-operation and co-ordination, thanks to the keenness and interest of the two leaderships in both countries.

Minister Al Muhairi affirmed Bahrain’s advanced status in the field of plant and animal production, which can be developed through exchanging experiences between specialists in both countries, and holding joint training programs aimed at preparing national cadres specialised in the field of food security.