Transport minister visits early warning center, praises role in food security

Abdulrahman Al-Fadley, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture and Chairman of the General Food Security Authority, today welcomed Transport and Logistics Services Minister Saleh Al-Jasser at the authority's headquarters in Riyadh, where Al-Jasser visited the Early Warning Center.

During the visit, Al-Jasser was briefed on the center’s operations and its role in monitoring and analyzing indicators related to food supply chains, as well as enhancing early response capabilities to local and global developments.

The visit addressed areas of cooperation between the transport and logistics sector and the General Food Security Authority in tracking the movement of food commodities and supply chains, improving supply efficiency, and ensuring the continuous flow of goods to all regions of the Kingdom.

Both ministers reviewed the modern technologies and advanced systems used by the center to support decision-making and boost preparedness, contributing to the sustainability of food security in Saudi Arabia.

The Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture said that developing the early warning system is part of the authority’s efforts to adopt global best practices, supports the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, and strengthens coordination among relevant entities to ensure stable food supplies.

For his part, the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services praised the technological and operational advancements at the Early Warning Center, emphasizing the importance of such initiatives in supporting the food security system and enhancing the ability to address future challenges efficiently and effectively.

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Al-Jasser added that the current crisis has demonstrated the strength and resilience of the Kingdom’s supply chains, citing the robust economy and advanced, flexible logistics infrastructure that have enabled effective responses to challenges. He also noted Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to secure international supply corridors and provide goods and services to beneficiaries within the Kingdom and neighboring countries.