UAE supports FAO's condemnation of Iran's disruption to global food supply

The UAE has welcomed the decision adopted by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Council addressing the implications for global food security and agriculture arising from Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The decision also condemned Iran's targeting of vital infrastructure, including energy facilities, desalination plants, and food-related facilities, which has led to the disruption of supply chains in the Gulf region, including key maritime routes.

The discussions were held at a special session of the council, as part of a UAE-led initiative with GCC countries, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and Morocco, and were adopted by consensus.

The council's statement highlights the urgent need to prevent the politicisation of food and agriculture supply chains and to safeguard global food security, particularly for vulnerable and food-import dependent countries.

It further emphasises that secure and predictable flows of food, fertilizers, and agricultural inputs, supported by open and well-functioning trade routes, are essential to global market stability and the protection of affected populations.

The decision further requests the FAO to monitor and assess the impact of the Iranian disruptions on global food security, provide timely market information and early warnings, and to support FAO Member Nations, upon request, in strengthening the resilience of their agri-food systems.