Riyadh is the site where the National Center for Plant Pest and Animal Disease Prevention and Control (Weqaa), the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, and the Desert Locust Commission for the Central Region of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) signed a handover minute for Saudi logistics support. The support is designated for the Commission’s emergency fund to aid regional desert locust control efforts, protecting plant wealth and food security.
According to SPA, the support includes 40 modern devices and equipment, 8,250 pieces of safety tools, and 100 tons of necessary control materials. These supplies aim to increase rapid response efficiency and provide safety standards for personnel during control applications in the Commission’s countries.
The signing was attended by Weqaa CEO Eng. Ayman bin Saad Al-Ghamdi. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Khuraigi represented Weqaa, Dr. Jawaher bint Abdullah Al-Muhanna represented the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, and Dr. Mamoun bin Khamis Al-Alawi, Executive Secretary of the Fund, represented the FAO Desert Locust Commission.
Weqaa stated that this support extends Saudi efforts in regional and international initiatives to achieve food security and limit the effects of transboundary pests through technical and logistical solutions.
What specific materials were included in the Saudi logistics support? The logistics support provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia consists of 40 modern and advanced devices and equipment, 8,250 pieces of safety tools, and 100 tons of necessary control materials. These items are intended to enhance the efficiency of rapid response and ensure high safety standards for personnel during control operations in the countries served by the Commission.
Which entities participated in the signing of the handover minute? The handover minute was signed by the National Center for Plant Pest and Animal Disease Prevention and Control (Weqaa), the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, and the Desert Locust Commission for the Central Region of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The event was attended by Weqaa CEO Eng. Ayman bin Saad Al-Ghamdi.
What are the goals of providing this support to the emergency fund? The support aims to assist regional efforts in combating desert locusts to protect plant wealth and food security. According to Weqaa, the initiative is part of Saudi efforts to support regional and international initiatives that limit the impact of transboundary pests and disasters through logistical and technical solutions.