Rome:Iran's agriculture minister has issued a warning about the impact of US unilateralism and warmongering on global food security and the transportation of food and agricultural products. The minister urged international organizations to ensure access to food for all.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh made these remarks during a meeting with Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), at the organization's headquarters in Rome, Italy.

The discussions between the Iranian minister and the FAO director-general focused on the current state of global food security and potential avenues for expanding cooperation between Iran and the FAO. Nouri emphasized that food security and access to food are fundamental rights for all people and called for international organizations, particularly the FAO, to take a more active role in addressing barriers to food supply and transportation.

Additionally, Nouri expressed Iran's readiness to enhance its collaboration with the FAO, noting Iran's valuable experience in food security, which it could share with the organization and other interested countries. He also called for increased technical and financial cooperation with the UN agency, highlighting Iran's resilience in the face of growing challenges.

The minister explained that over the past year, Iran has not only confronted decades of sanctions but also faced war, aggression, and a blockade. He noted that Iran's economic and social resilience has demonstrated the robustness of its food security system and agricultural production cycle in withstanding crises.