Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Participates in the World Food Forum in Rome to Celebrate the FAO 80th Anniversary

13 October 2025
Following the conclusion of her participation in the Global
Gateway Forum in Brussels, the Belgian capital, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat,
Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation,
headed to participate in the activities of the 2025 World Food Forum (WFF).
The forum is organized by the Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations (FAO) at its headquarters in the Italian
capital, Rome, during the period from October 10 to 17, with high-level
participation from representatives of governments, international organizations,
the private sector, and civil society.
This year's forum coincides with the 80th anniversary of the
founding of the FAO, with events being held under the theme: "Hand in Hand
for Better Food and a Better Future."
Commenting on the forum, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat
emphasized the importance of strengthening international partnerships to
support the transformation of agricultural and food systems. She pointed out
that Egypt gives high priority to achieving food security and raising the efficiency
of agricultural value chains through investment in innovation, technology, and
sustainable finance, which contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs).