Egypt's Minister of Supply Sherif Farouk opened the Global Grain MENA conference in Cairo on Wednesday, emphasising the country's role as a key regional hub for grain trade and food security. In his opening remarks, he highlighted the significance of the event, particularly in light of ongoing global challenges to supply chains and food systems. Farouk noted that Egypt has adopted a proactive strategy to build a resilient food system, which includes diversifying import sources, expanding modern storage capacity, digitising grain handling, and fostering partnerships with the private sector. He also reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to international cooperation, describing the conference as a platform for joint action toward a more balanced and sustainable global food system. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English Subediting: M. S. Salama Ask ChatGPT
