QFZ Participates in Launch of Scaling-up Agriculture and Food Systems for Economic Development Initiative

Dubai, December 05 (QNA) - HE Minister of State and Chairman of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) Ahmad bin Mohammed Al Sayed participated in the launch session of the Scaling-up Agriculture and Food systems for Economic development (SAFE) initiative, as part of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which is being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, 2023.
    As a sustainable development initiative, SAFE is a pivotal project within the broader goals of the GGGI which aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices and enhance food security, particularly in Africa and the Middle East, by investing in the future of these regions through launching green investments, promoting climate-smart agriculture, and creating green jobs.
    In his keynote speech in the session, HE Ahmad Al Sayed confirmed that QFZ is a catalyst for sustainability as it encourages Agritech programs and the facilitation of international trade operations. Their participation in COP28 underscores QFZ's commitment to global climate change efforts, backed by Qatar's National Climate Change Action Plan 2030 and in line with achieving Qatar National Vision 2030.
    On the sidelines of the conference, HE Ahmad Al Sayed held a bilateral meetings with Frank Rijsberman, Director General of GGGI. They discussed with them aspects of joint cooperation and ways to promote sustainable growth and the transition towards a green economy. (QNA)