Minister: All food security measures are in place in Belarus

All necessary measures have been taken to ensure food security in Belarus, Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Krupko said during a video conference hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry.The heads of the agriculture ministries of Belarus, Romania and Moldova, together with FAO, discussed the impact of COVID-19 on agro-industrial production and trade. According to Ivan Krupko, the state agrarian policy and response measures taken in Belarus help foresee changes on the food market both in the country and beyond its borders. This year, Belarus has maintained positive trends in agricultural production, domestic market supply and trade development.According to FAO, COVID-19 has had a major impact on the world agricultural sector, resulting in limited access to the necessary production and financial resources. Belarus joined FAO in 2005. The key areas of cooperation include agriculture and forestry and natural resources management, which contribute to rural development.