NOT TO BE PUBLISHED / TELECAST / BROADCAST BEFORE THE MORNING OF 16TH OCTOBER, 2019 PR No. 116 Message from Dr. Arif Alvi President Islamic Republic of Pakistan (World Food Day 16th October, 2019) Islamabad, 15th October 2019

I am pleased to learn that the Ministry of National Food, Security & Research (NFS&R) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in collaboration with other UN agencies and partner organizations are celebrating the World Food Day 2019. The aim is to highlight the commitment of all stakeholders to eradicate hunger and ensure healthy diet for everyone. The theme of this year's World Food Day “Our Actions are our Future: Healthy Diets for A Zero Hunger World” is very close to the present Government's holistic approach to poverty alleviation and zero hunger. World Food Day is an important day for all, as it reminds us of the need for all out efforts for eradication of global hunger and malnutrition. Pakistan is going through a lot of challenges and agriculture as is an important sector of our economy. Therefore, requires special attention. Utmost efforts are being made to revitalize Agriculture sector in Pakistan. A number of programs and projects have been launched by Ministry of National Food Security and Research in collaboration with FAO and other international development partners. I am confident that the efforts of Government of Pakistan will be highly successful in increasing our agricultural production and ensuring provision of safe and healthy food to all the citizens. I would like to acknowledge the continuous support extended to the Government by FAO, other UN Agencies and development partners for celebrating this day every year to highlight the importance of eradication of global hunger and malnutrition. In the end, I will also like to reiterate that the Government of Pakistan is committed to ensure food security in the country through continuous and well coordinated endeavors. NOT TO BE PUBLISHED / TELECAST / BROADCAST BEFORE THE MORNING OF 16TH OCTOBER, 2019

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