Egypt’s Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly delivered a keynote address today at the first Global Leaders’ Meeting of the Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, held in Doha, on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The event, co-led by Brazil and Spain, gathered heads of state and government, ministers, and international organizations to coordinate global efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty.
In his remarks, Prime Minister Madbouly extended Egypt’s deep appreciation to the State of Qatar for hosting this significant event and for the warm hospitality extended to participants. He also praised the leadership of Brazil and Spain in steering the Alliance’s work and fostering collective action on one of humanity’s most urgent challenges.
The Tragedy of Gaza
Addressing the assembly, Dr. Madbouly emphasized that hunger and poverty remain among the most pressing global crises, with over two billion people worldwide suffering from varying degrees of food insecurity and one in five Africans enduring hunger daily.
He drew attention to the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza, describing it as “a clear manifestation of how conflict devastates lives and deprives people of their most basic rights.”
The Prime Minister noted that the International Peace Summit held last month in Sharm El-Sheikh came at a crucial time to reaffirm the importance of peace and stability in the Middle East and to launch efforts for recovery and reconstruction in Gaza. He announced that Egypt plans to host an International Conference on Early Recovery, Reconstruction, and Development in Gaza, inviting all partners to participate.
Call for Global Economic Reform
Madbouly underscored that the twin crises of hunger and poverty intersect with structural global challenges such as mounting debt, declining development aid, and limited access to affordable finance.
“Addressing these challenges requires a comprehensive approach, starting with urgent reform of the global financial architecture and stronger international economic governance,” he stated.
Egypt’s National Efforts to Combat Poverty and Strengthen Food Security
The Prime Minister highlighted Egypt’s ambitious social protection programs, including the “Takaful and Karama” initiative, which provides monthly assistance to over 7 million citizens, and the presidential initiative “Decent Life” (Hayah Karima) — the largest rural development project in Egypt’s history, improving living conditions for more than 60 million people.
He also pointed to Egypt’s national silos project, designed to boost the country’s grain storage capacity and enhance food security. The project includes 50 new silos across 17 governorates, adding 1.5 million tons of capacity and raising total strategic reserves to over 6 million tons.
Furthermore, Egypt has launched the Luxor Coordination Center for Resilience, Innovation, and Knowledge Sharing, in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), to advance food systems innovation in Upper Egypt. Cairo is also collaborating with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to establish a global grain storage hub in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, aimed at bolstering regional food resilience.
Egypt’s Vision: Shared Responsibility and Collective Action
Concluding his speech, Prime Minister Madbouly reiterated Egypt’s commitment to multilateral cooperation and shared responsibility in tackling global hunger and poverty.
“Ending hunger is not only a moral duty but a collective responsibility,” he affirmed. “Through unity, innovation, and sustainable development, we can ensure that no one is left behind.”
The event marks a pivotal step in mobilizing international solidarity and developing actionable frameworks to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger).
