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PM: Food security a government's top priority

[12/06/2022 02:33]

ADEN-SABA
Prime Minister Dr. Ma'een Abdulmalik restated that food security is considered to be a high priority for the government given that it is one of the major challenges that Yemen has been facing, particularity with the increasing of food prices worldwide.

He confirmed the government's full support for the agricultural and fishery sector to respond to the challenges in this regard.

His statement came as he chaired a meeting today with the leadership of the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Fishery in the temporary capital Aden.

The Prime Minister cited the government's plans and efforts to support agriculture and fishery sectors, citing upcoming partnerships with the donors including the WB's support with $45 million for fishery and Islamic Bank for Development to improve infrastructure of 18 fishery unloading centers.