Rwanda and Ireland Push for Stronger Global Action on Food Security
Rwanda is stepping up efforts to strengthen international cooperation on food security, agriculture and resilient food systems, with Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe holding high-level talks with Ireland’s candidate for Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Phil Hogan.
The meeting, held on Thursday, focused on deepening cooperation between Rwanda and Ireland while exploring joint approaches to some of the world’s most pressing challenges in food production, agriculture and food supply chains.
Minister Nduhungirehe and Hogan discussed the need for stronger partnerships capable of delivering practical solutions to food insecurity, particularly in Africa, where agricultural transformation remains central to economic development, livelihoods and food resilience.
The talks came at a time when countries are increasingly seeking coordinated responses to pressures affecting food systems, including the need to boost agricultural productivity, strengthen food value chains and ensure that communities can access sufficient and nutritious food.
For Rwanda, strengthening agricultural production and food security remains a key national priority, with the country continuing to promote modern farming, value addition and stronger agricultural systems capable of supporting livelihoods and economic growth.
The discussions with Hogan also highlighted the importance of international cooperation in tackling food-related challenges, with a particular focus on urgent actions that can accelerate Africa’s development and strengthen the continent’s capacity to produce, process and distribute food.
Hogan, who is Ireland’s candidate for the position of FAO Director-General, brings the discussions into the wider international debate on how global agricultural institutions can support countries facing food-security challenges and advance more sustainable and resilient food systems.
The engagement reflects Rwanda’s continued push for partnerships that translate international cooperation into concrete development outcomes, particularly in sectors directly linked to livelihoods and long-term economic transformation.
As Africa confronts growing demands for food, stronger agricultural productivity and more resilient supply chains, Rwanda and its partners are emphasizing the importance of coordinated action, investment and practical solutions to ensure that the continent’s food systems can meet future needs.
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