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Singapore to host key regional forum on food, agriculture and forestry
Singapore will convene senior ministers and officials from across South and Southeast Asia for talks on bolstering food security and sustainable agriculture. The meeting marks the city-state's return as host after an eight-year interval.
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Singapore is set to host a pivotal gathering of regional policymakers focused on addressing food security challenges, agricultural development and forestry management across South and Southeast Asia. The forum will bring together agriculture and forestry ministers to discuss coordinated approaches to the region's pressing agricultural and environmental priorities. The meeting represents a key diplomatic forum for advancing regional cooperation on food systems and land use policies amid growing concerns over supply chain resilience and climate impacts on farming. Singapore last hosted the ministerial-level meetings in 2016, making this gathering a significant resumption of its convening role on these critical issues. The discussions are expected to encompass strategies for enhancing agricultural productivity, strengthening food supply chains, and promoting sustainable forest management practices across participating economies.