Kampala - Angola's Foreign minister Téte António said Friday in Kampala, Uganda, that the continent's Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP) could contribute to food security solutions in Africa.
Speaking to the press on the sidelines of the joint meeting of the heads of agriculture, rural development, water and environment and foreign ministers, the Angolan diplomat stressed that Africa must be seen as a continent capable of contributing to food security and "not as a continent to be fed".
The Angolan minister highlighted the holding of the African Union (AU) Extraordinary Summit on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program, as it has been working towards 10-year plans since its creation in 2003.
"I think the summit is being held at a time when there is a lot of talk about food security, food sovereignty, after the world crises that we know about and their impact on the African continent," Antonio said.
Regarding the Heads of State meeting, the minister highlighted the adoption of two documents, namely the Kampala Declaration, which will contain all the details of the continent's policies, and the draft Strategy and Action Plan 2026 - 2035.
"These are the two legal instruments that will be adopted by the Heads of State, but then they will have to go through the Summit in February," Antonio stressed.
The event, which began on Thursday and ends on Saturday with a conference of heads of state and government, will adopt the Kampala Declaration on building resilient and sustainable agri-food systems in Africa.
Heads of State and Government of AU Member States, including Angolan President João Lourenço, Foreign Ministers and experts in the field, as well as representatives of regional organizations, youth, women, civil society, academia and development partners are attending the event. HM/ASS/DAN/AMP
