Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has pledged Liberia’s continued support for the UN Food Systems agenda.
Speaking at a food summit, VP Koung underscored the significance of robust regional cooperation in order to achieve sustainable transformation.
He streseed the critical link between food security and peacebuilding something he pointed out is particularly relevant for conflict-affected states and fragile states.
Moreover, the Liberian Vice President wants investment not only in agricultural yields, but also in sustainability, human dignity, resilience, and lasting transformation for future generations.
He used the ocassion to reaffirm Liberia’s unwavering commitment to the African Union’s Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) and its strategic alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals.
VP Koung challenged the gathering to assess the past and see if their actions are effectively addressing the hunger that breeds despair.
He also wonder if their systems are reaching the communities where policy has historically fallen short.
For Liberia, he told the gathering that these systems transcend mere agricultural processes, emphasizing that they are engines of peace, platforms for equity, and pillars of national resilience.
Liberia he informed the summit put in place some measures through its National Pathway for Food Systems and prioritized key issues including Nutrition-sensitive agriculture to combat stunting and malnutrition affecting the most vulnerable populations.
Other interventions, he highlighted are, Climate-smart agricultural practices developed in partnership with local farmers and cooperatives and Inclusive governance frameworks that meaningfully engage youth, women, and traditionally marginalized communities.
However, he stated the true measure of the summit lies not in statistics, but in accountability.
He said it is time to remember the United Nations Food System Summit not just for its declarations, but for its role in mobilizing transformative actions for food security.
Following its inaugural United Nations Food System Summit four years ago, national and international leaders convene once more to assess progress, recalibrate strategies, and accelerate collective journey toward sustainable, inclusive, and resilient food systems.
