The Food Security and Environment Committee of Qatar Chamber (QC) affirmed the importance of providing support to local producers of food products, particularly poultry and vegetables. 
During a meeting yesterday, headed by QC board member Mohamed bin Ahmed al-Obaidli, the committee stressed the need to overcome all obstacles facing importers of food products to ensure the flow of commodities in the local market in light of the current novel coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis.
QC board member Dr Mohamed Gawhar al-Mohamed and the Ministry of Municipality and Environment’s Food Security Department director Masoud Jarallah al-Marri attended the meeting in the presence of representatives of food and supply chain companies. 
The meeting reviewed the government measures intended to guarantee food supplies in the local market.
All developments related to the imported food sector from various destinations of origin in the light of the high costs of shipping were discussed.
The importance of facilitating procedures for entry and exit of commodities to and from ports and to the Industrial Area, and from the Industrial Area to sale outlets was stressed. 
The meeting stressed the importance of supporting productive companies in the food sectors, especially those in poultry and vegetables, and providing support in customs duties of raw materials.
The attendees emphasised the readiness of the private sector to participate in strategic stock plans. They praised the Takatuf Initiative launched by Qatar Chamber, to encourage all its members from the private sector, public shareholding companies, and businessmen to participate in supporting the state’s efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19. 
Al-Obaidli lauded the government measures in achieving the state’s strategy in food security in co-operation with the private sector. He noted that this co-operation helped in combating the current crisis.
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