Ethiopia’s Premier Urges for Unified Action to Ensure Food Security, End Hunger Worldwide.

ADDIS ABABA: Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed called for collective action to eliminate hunger and ensure food security across the globe. In his remarks at the final day of the World Without Hunger Conference in Addis Ababa, Prime Minister Abiy emphasized the importance of a collective effort to tackle the complex issue of hunger and ensure food security.According to Ethiopian News Agency, the Prime Minister began his remarks by extending his gratitude to all participants for being part of this significant gathering. He highlighted that hunger is not an isolated issue and requires a unified and relentless global response. The discussions at the conference underscored several critical deliverables to guide collective actions, aiming for a vision of Zero Hunger that extends beyond addressing hunger and malnutrition.Abiy elaborated on the necessity of creating sustainable and equitable food systems to enable dignified lives free from basic needs, emphasizing the moral imperative and collective responsib ility to build resilient agricultural systems. The conference sessions addressed the urgent need to enhance resilience in agriculture, focusing on climate-adaptive practices, sustainable farming, and improved market access to empower smallholder farmers.Ethiopia demonstrated its commitment to tackling hunger and food security through initiatives like the Ethiopian Green Legacy Initiative. Abiy revealed efforts in national economic reforms, increasing farmland productivity, advancing drought-resistant crops, and planting over 40 billion trees. The necessity of substantial investments and strategic partnerships to drive lasting change was also highlighted.Prime Minister Abiy stressed the importance of establishing a global fund for food security dedicated to targeted investments in climate-resilient infrastructure and advanced agricultural technology. The creation of platforms for technological innovation and knowledge sharing across food systems was agreed upon to build resilience, focusing on climate-smar t agriculture and post-harvest management.Aligning policies across nations to foster fair market access and equitable food distribution systems was noted as critical for achieving global food security. The support for smallholder farmers, especially women in agriculture, was emphasized by expanding market access, providing inclusive financial options, and building capacity to empower them.Abiy concluded by urging the transformation of these commitments into actions, emphasizing collaboration, technology integration, innovation promotion, and climate resilience. He extended gratitude to co-organizers and participants for contributing to the success of the conference, envisioning a future where food security, dignity, and opportunity are accessible to all.The World Without Hunger Conference, which brought together policymakers, experts, and stakeholders from around the world, concluded with a strong call to action to address global food insecurity and end hunger.