The G20 = 20 major countries have adopted a Ministerial Declaration that includes a joint meeting of Foreign Ministers and Development Ministers, expressing deep concern about global food insecurity and aiming to increase investment in sustainable supply systems. ..
The G20 = 20 major countries held a joint meeting of foreign ministers and development ministers in Matera, southern Italy, to discuss how to secure food in light of the effects of the new coronavirus.
In this, Foreign Minister Motegi pointed out that "while the number of people suffering from hunger is increasing in the world, the amount of food that can support them is being discarded, and it is necessary to close the food gap." did.
On that basis, he pointed out the need to improve agricultural productivity by promoting technological innovation and to develop a swift and smooth food distribution network, and also kept in mind that there were movements in food export restrictions in Russia and other countries. He emphasized the importance of rules to improve transparency.
The joint meeting then expressed deep concern over global food instability and adopted a Ministerial Declaration that included increasing investment in sustainable food supply systems and maintaining transparent international trade. ..