La 53ª sessione del Comitato sulla Sicurezza Alimentare Mondiale
20.10.2025 г.The 53rd session of the Committee on World Food Security is being held in Rome from 20 to 24 October. Belarus actively participates in the work of the Committee, drawing the attention of participating countries to the whole range of causes of global hunger.
In its statement on the issue of ‘The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025,’ the delegation of the Republic of Belarus noted:
The Republic of Belarus considers ensuring global food security to be one of the key elements of sustainable development and international peace. We are convinced that food security is not only an economic issue, but also the basis of sovereignty, social stability and the humanitarian well-being of peoples.
Belarus has traditionally been a country with a developed agro-industrial complex and a high level of food self-sufficiency. Our agricultural enterprises produce volumes that significantly exceed domestic needs, which allows us to be a reliable partner in the international food market. We export dairy, meat, grain and vegetable products to more than 100 countries around the world.
Belarus is actively introducing modern technologies in agriculture, from precision farming and biotechnology to the digitalisation of agricultural production. This increases the sustainability of the industry, reduces the environmental impact and promotes the rational use of natural resources.
We pay special attention to humanitarian initiatives. Belarus is ready to share its experience in food logistics, processing and product quality, as well as to develop cooperation with the FAO and the UN World Food Programme in order to support vulnerable countries.
At the same time, Belarus consistently advocates for fair and open international trade in food, free from discriminatory barriers and sanctions restrictions. We are convinced that food should not be used as a tool for political pressure.
Nevertheless, the problem of using food and the means of its production as a weapon remains on the agenda. The latest SOFI report contains clear evidence of this. And, of course, it would be strange if the CFS continued to remain a passive observer on the issue of the impact of unilateral coercive measures or sanctions on persistent hunger in the world, in order to please a small group of countries.
I would like to inform those present that at the recent 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council, the issue was raised in precisely this context: “The impact of sanctions on hunger is undeniable, but it is still unclear why the UN agencies in Rome remain silent.
We believe this question is entirely justified. And we must give a clear and honest answer to it this week.
We are convinced that food security is a shared responsibility. Only through joint efforts can we ensure that no one on the planet goes hungry.
