Hungary is regionally active in transforming food systems
The aim of the event with the participation of Dávid Bencsik was a regional exchange of views on the implementation of the National Agenda for the Development of Sustainable Food Systems. In addition to the Hungarian side, Albania and Uzbekistan participated in the panel discussion.
The deputy secretary of state said in a statement that multisectoral cooperation is taking place in the field of technology and research, which will accelerate the transformation of food systems.
In connection with the follow-up to the UN Food Summit and the implementation of the National Agenda, Dávid Bencsik added that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized two National Dialogues in 2021 and published the finalized version of the National Agenda. From now on
Hungary is also active in the field of sustainability, two V4 + 4 meetings were held, which resulted in a Presidency document summarizing the commitment and common goals of the countries concerned to sustainability.
he summed up.
The ongoing Ukrainian-Russian conflict is having an impact on the implementation of the National Agenda and the transformation of food systems, the deputy secretary of state said. In his words, he is undoubtedly committed to the goals of sustainable development, but although market challenges and rising prices may affect the daily lives of farmers. He continued to call for a safe food supply as his primary goal. He believed that the implementation of the National Agenda was expected to slow down in the coming period, the statement said.