Speaking at the opening of the two-day event, held July 2-3, 2025, Farouk stated the conference's return marked a necessary restoration of a dialogue platform for major grain producers, suppliers, and decision-makers worldwide. This comes as the world grapples with "unprecedented challenges in terms of food security and supply chains," he added.
Farouk welcomed international experts and investors, noting
the conference's timely convening amidst "accelerating geopolitical and
climatic transformations" and a growing demand for coordination to
stabilize the global food system.
The Minister highlighted that the Middle East and North
Africa (MENA) region, as one of the world's largest grain importers, is
particularly susceptible to fluctuations in supply and demand, shifts in trade
policies, and environmental risks.
He emphasized that Egypt has adopted a proactive approach to
fortify its food system on resilient and sustainable foundations, viewing food
security as an undelayable national imperative.
The Minister detailed efforts by the Ministry of Supply,
including diversifying grain import sources to secure supplies against international
market volatility, boosting modern storage capacities, with increased silo
capacity reducing waste and enhancing supply efficiency, implementing digital
transformation in grain trading through smart solutions for tracking and
control, and fostering partnerships with the private sector in transport,
trade, storage, and logistics.
Farouk reiterated Egypt's belief in the importance of
international cooperation for food security. He affirmed the country's
readiness to bolster coordination with all partners, particularly in early
warning systems, information exchange, and import policy alignment.
He concluded by stressing the conference's role as not just a discussion event, but a platform for joint action towards building a more equitable, balanced, and crisis-resilient global food system.