Islamabad: Pakistan and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have agreed to strengthen their collaboration on a comprehensive National Food Security Policy, focusing on nutrition, climate resilience, and sustainable agriculture, following a meeting between Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain and WFP Representative Anita Hirsch. The partnership aims to integrate technical expertise and international best practices into policy initiatives.

According to Press Information Department, the meeting underscored the long-standing partnership between Pakistan and WFP, with the Minister expressing appreciation for WFP’s contributions to humanitarian assistance and food security. Hussain highlighted the government’s progress on the National Food Security Policy, which employs a food systems approach, and requested WFP’s assistance in incorporating aspects such as nutrition and digital innovation into the policy framework.

Hirsch assured the Minister of WFP’s full technical support, emphasizing the organization’s capabilities in areas like grain storage, post-harvest management, and nutrition programs. Both parties agreed on the importance of collaboration in post-harvest management, grain storage, and digital solutions to create resilient food systems.

The discussions also covered the integration of efforts with other development partners such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The Federal Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to WFP’s support, stressing the country’s dedication to advancing food security priorities and achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2, which aims to end hunger.