Arria Formula Meeting Highlights Global Supply Chain Risks to Food Security
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At an Arria Formula meeting on September 17, 2026, Minister of State Khalifa bin Shaheen Al Marar emphasized the need to secure supply chains, trade, and energy flows to promote international peace and security. Al Marar noted that threats to these flows impact food security and the availability of fertilizers essential for agriculture. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Abdullatif Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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Al Marar stated that disruptions to trade and energy supply chains have serious repercussions for the global economy. He highlighted the specific impact on the Global South, citing the World Food Program's estimate that up to 45 million people could face acute food insecurity due to continued disruptions.
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