The Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Tengiz Nasaridze, took part in the opening of the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA 2024) in Berlin and the regular 16th ministerial meeting held within the framework of the Forum.
The Ministers of Agriculture from more than 60 countries and high-level representatives of international organizations attended the largest Global Forum for Food and Agriculture.
During the Ministerial, the parties addressed the prospects for agricultural development.
As mentioned, joint efforts are essential to overcome current challenges, improve productivity, transform food systems, eradicate world hunger, develop international trade, and encourage women’s involvement in agricultural activities.
‘ The forum addressed the international community’s concerns about food security and agricultural development. We face these challenges as well. Georgia is actively participating in these discussions. A rather important communique was adopted, which covers all the main aspects of food security-related challenges. Our agricultural production is actively expanding, and our export indicators worldwide and in the direction of the European Union are increasing. Therefore, joint engagement with our partners is crucial on the ways to rapprochement”, said Nasaridze.
The Deputy Minister participated in thematic conferences, where parties discussed the European integration of Eastern European countries, achieved progress, and existing challenges. In his remarks, the Deputy Minister pointed out Georgia’s efforts on the path to EU integration and the progress made in agriculture, rural development, and environmental protection areas, including overcoming the challenges caused by climate change. Mr. Nasaridze also emphasized the importance of the projects implemented with the support of the European Union, noting that the mentioned programs significantly contribute to rural and agricultural development.
Significant discussions were held with the participation of the Minister of Food and Agriculture of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mr. Cem Özdemir, and the European Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Janusz Wojciechowski, which included challenges and mechanisms that must be used jointly by the candidate countries.
Nasaridze attended the conference, where the leaders and the Ministers of Agriculture from the G7 countries addressed current challenges related to the rapprochement of Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine with the European Union.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the crisis created by the war situation in Ukraine and its impact on agriculture, trade, and supply chains in the countries across the region. In his remarks, the Deputy Minister emphasized the challenges of food security, noting that the joint actions of the countries play a crucial role in overcoming the existing challenges.
