Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan Attends 10th APEC Meeting on Food Security
Tokyo, Japan – August 12, 2025 – The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan announced today that Minister Kōizumi undertook an overseas trip to attend the 10th APEC Meeting on Food Security. The meeting, held recently, provided a crucial platform for APEC member economies to discuss and coordinate strategies for enhancing regional food security.
This significant gathering brought together ministers and senior officials from across the Asia-Pacific region, underscoring the collective commitment to addressing the complex challenges facing global food systems. The discussions at the 10th APEC Meeting on Food Security were particularly timely, given the ongoing need to build resilient food supply chains and ensure stable access to nutritious food for all populations.
Minister Kōizumi’s participation in this important forum highlighted Japan’s dedication to international cooperation in agriculture and food security. During the meeting, discussions likely revolved around a range of critical issues, including:
- Promoting Sustainable Agriculture: Exploring innovative and environmentally friendly agricultural practices to enhance productivity while minimizing ecological impact. This could encompass discussions on climate-smart agriculture, efficient water management, and soil health initiatives.
- Strengthening Food Supply Chains: Addressing vulnerabilities in regional and global food supply chains, particularly in light of recent disruptions. Strategies for diversification of sources, improved logistics, and reducing post-harvest losses would have been key topics.
- Enhancing Food Accessibility and Affordability: Working towards ensuring that all citizens have access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food, especially vulnerable populations. This may have involved discussions on social safety nets, market stability, and consumer protection.
- Leveraging Technology and Innovation: Identifying opportunities to harness technological advancements, such as digital agriculture, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence, to improve agricultural efficiency and food security outcomes.
- Cooperation on Trade and Investment: Facilitating open and fair trade in agricultural products to support economic growth and food security across the APEC region. Discussions may have included measures to reduce trade barriers and promote investment in the agricultural sector.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries anticipates that the outcomes of the 10th APEC Meeting on Food Security will contribute to strengthened regional collaboration and lead to concrete actions aimed at building a more secure and sustainable food future for the Asia-Pacific. Further details regarding the specific outcomes and Japan’s contributions are expected to be shared in due course.
小泉農林水産大臣の海外出張概要について（第10回APEC食料安全保障担当大臣会合）
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