Forty modern machines and equipment, 8,250 pieces of safety gear, and 100 tons of locust control materials have been provided as part of a logistics support agreement. The support is directed to the emergency fund of the Commission for Controlling Desert Locusts in the Central Region of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
According to SPA, the agreement was signed by the National Center for Plant Pest and Animal Disease Control (Weqaa), the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, and the Commission for Controlling Desert Locusts in the Central Region.
The initiative aims to support regional efforts to combat desert locusts, protect plant resources, and enhance food security. The provided equipment is intended to increase rapid response efficiency and ensure safety standards for forces operating in member countries.
Weqaa stated that this support follows Saudi efforts to assist regional and international initiatives regarding food security, the reduction of transboundary pests and disaster consequences, and the protection of agricultural resources.
The emergency fund of the Commission for Controlling Desert Locusts in the Central Region was established to support rapid responses by member countries, accelerate field assistance, and reduce the spread of locusts and their impact on food security.
What specific materials and equipment were provided in the logistics support? The logistics support consists of 40 modern machines and equipment, 8,250 pieces of safety equipment, and 100 tons of materials required for combating locusts. These items are intended to improve the efficiency of rapid responses and provide high safety standards for the forces active in control operations across member countries.
Which entities signed the agreement for the logistics support? The agreement was signed by the National Center for Plant Pest and Animal Disease Control (Weqaa), the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, and the Commission for Controlling Desert Locusts in the Central Region, which is affiliated with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
What is the purpose of the Commission for Controlling Desert Locusts emergency fund? The emergency fund was created to support the rapid response of member countries during desert locust control operations. It plays a role in increasing the readiness of these countries, accelerating the delivery of field assistance, and reducing the spread of locusts and their subsequent effects on food security.