The Italian Prime Minister affirmed in her statements her country’s commitment to strengthening food sovereignty on the African continent, as Italy seeks to support sustainable agricultural projects and provide modern technologies to local farmers through cooperation with African countries and strengthening strategic partnerships that contribute to achieving food security and providing the necessary resources to achieve self-sufficiency, which enhances the continent’s ability to confront climate and economic challenges that affect production. agriculture and ensure a better future for its people
Strengthening food sovereignty in Africa: Italy’s Mattei Plan
Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, affirmed her country’s commitment to strengthening food sovereignty on the African continent, through the Mattei Plan, which aims to create equal partnerships that combine public efforts and private investments with African countries, as Italy seeks to improve food security in the region and better meet the needs of the population, and this reflects Italy’s vision to support sustainable development in Africa.
Universal right to food
In her statement on the platform "X" For short blog posts, Meloni noted that Italy has long believed in the universal human right to food, and cited Pope Leo "Achieving the goal of eliminating hunger will only be achieved with real will"This reflects Italy’s strong commitment to promoting basic human rights, including the right to adequate and nutritious food, which is essential for achieving sustainable development on the continent.
Participation in the World Food Forum
Meloni expressed her happiness at participating in the World Food Forum organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization "FAO"On the occasion of World Food Day and the eightieth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, the capital, Rome, witnessed the visit of the Pope to the headquarters "FAO"He stressed the importance of getting rid of indifference as a necessary step towards achieving a more just social life, which reflects the importance of international cooperation in facing the challenges of food security.
These efforts are an important step towards achieving sustainable development and enhancing food security in Africa, contributing to improving the lives of millions of people on the continent.