Rome: Osama Abdullah Al Absi, Ambassador to the Italian Republic and Permanent Representative to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), participated in the 180th session of the FAO Council. The extraordinary session was convened at the request of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Member States, with support from 62 FAO Member States, in response to the disruptions in global supply chains and the closure of critical maritime routes, including the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Bahrain News Agency, Ambassador Al Absi highlighted the extensive implications of the crisis on global food security, energy markets, and agricultural systems. He noted that disruptions to maritime navigation have impacted the flow of essential commodities, increased costs, and exerted pressure on global supply chains. He emphasized that food security is a fundamental human right and reiterated Bahrain’s commitment to collaborating with the FAO and international partners to ensure supply chain continuity, stabilize markets, and safeguard global food systems.

In his capacity as the current Chair of the GCC, Ambassador Al Absi delivered a statement on behalf of GCC Member States, expressing concerns about the impact of supply chain disruptions on agricultural production, food availability, and global inflation. He stressed the importance of ensuring that food and supply chains are not used as tools of pressure. Prior to the session, Ambassador Al Absi, along with GCC ambassadors and representatives to the FAO, engaged in consultations with various permanent representatives to coordinate efforts and gain support for the GCC draft resolution addressing the impact of supply chain disruptions in the Gulf region.

These efforts led to the unanimous adoption of a GCC-backed resolution condemning Iran’s attacks on civilian facilities related to food production and distribution. The resolution also condemned the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and called for its immediate reopening. The Council’s outcomes emphasized the importance of securing international trade routes, enhancing international cooperation to mitigate the crisis, and reaffirming the FAO’s role in assessing global impacts and providing technical support to Member States.

Rome: Osama Abdullah Al Absi, Ambassador to the Italian Republic and Permanent Representative to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), participated in the 180th session of the FAO Council. The extraordinary session was convened at the request of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Member States, with support from 62 FAO Member States, in response to the disruptions in global supply chains and the closure of critical maritime routes, including the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Bahrain News Agency, Ambassador Al Absi highlighted the extensive implications of the crisis on global food security, energy markets, and agricultural systems. He noted that disruptions to maritime navigation have impacted the flow of essential commodities, increased costs, and exerted pressure on global supply chains. He emphasized that food security is a fundamental human right and reiterated Bahrain’s commitment to collaborating with the FAO and international partners to ensure supply chain continuity, stabilize markets, and safeguard global food systems.

In his capacity as the current Chair of the GCC, Ambassador Al Absi delivered a statement on behalf of GCC Member States, expressing concerns about the impact of supply chain disruptions on agricultural production, food availability, and global inflation. He stressed the importance of ensuring that food and supply chains are not used as tools of pressure. Prior to the session, Ambassador Al Absi, along with GCC ambassadors and representatives to the FAO, engaged in consultations with various permanent representatives to coordinate efforts and gain support for the GCC draft resolution addressing the impact of supply chain disruptions in the Gulf region.

These efforts led to the unanimous adoption of a GCC-backed resolution condemning Iran’s attacks on civilian facilities related to food production and distribution. The resolution also condemned the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and called for its immediate reopening. The Council’s outcomes emphasized the importance of securing international trade routes, enhancing international cooperation to mitigate the crisis, and reaffirming the FAO’s role in assessing global impacts and providing technical support to Member States.