Ministers and heads of delegation from the APEC 21 economies issued a statement setting clear steps forward to enhance food markets and sustainably produce food in the face of challenges to production.
This statement reflects outcomes of the APEC Food Security Ministerial Meeting presided over by Peru’s Agriculture and Irrigation Minister Jose Manuel Hernandez in the northern city of Piura.
Officials described collaboration points to enhance regional food markets and trade; develop sustainable and resilient food systems; foster cooperation for the sustainable use and integrated management of water resources; encourage innovation and technology; fast-track rural-urban development; as well as establish infrastructure, investment and services for food security.