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PM Harini highlights food security as key to national stability
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized that food security, rooted in agriculture, is a crucial factor affecting a country’s stability, sovereignty, and national security. Addressing the National Youth Agripreneur Showcase and B2B Connect Conference organized under the Smallholder Agribusiness Partnership Programme (SAPP) today (28), PM Amarasuriya highlighted the challenges facing agriculture in the current turbulent global environment. The programme is jointly funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Sri Lanka, and aims to empower rural youth to engage in agribusiness ventures. “You are playing an important role in both the agricultural sector and the national economy. Food security, founded on agriculture, directly impacts a nation’s national security. Concepts such as ‘Grow and Sell’ contribute significantly to strengthening the production economy,” she said, commending the organizers for successfully conducting the event despite national challenges. PM Amarasuriya further noted that the COVID‑19 crisis and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East have shown how vulnerable economies become when food security is lacking, with even minor decisions by leaders capable of disrupting supply chains. The Prime Minister also warned that climate change poses serious threats to agriculture, making conditions unpredictable and jeopardizing production. She stressed that the contributions of young agri‑entrepreneurs go beyond income generation, serving as a direct contribution to national food security and, by extension, national security. PM Amarasuriya also expressed gratitude for the support extended by IFAD and SAPP, and conveyed best wishes to Sri Lanka’s creative entrepreneurial youth, whose talents and innovations she said are vital for the country’s future. (Newswire) 2026-04-28
Food security vital to ensure nation's sovereignty and national ...
Food security is a crucial factor affecting a country’s stability, sovereignty and national security, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated adding in the face of the turbulent global environment prevailing today, the agriculture sector is facing significant challenges. The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the National Youth Agripreneur Showcase and B2B connect Conference organised under the Smallholder Agribusiness Partnership Programme (SAPP), funded jointly by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Sri Lanka. The programme aims to empower rural youth to engage in agribusiness ventures. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister further stated: “I commend the organisers for successfully conducting this event despite the various challenges faced by the country. You are playing an important role in both the agricultural sector and the national economy. I am happy to witness talented agri-entrepreneurs such as yourselves. Food security, founded on agriculture, directly impacts a nation’s national security. Concepts such as ‘Grow and Sell’ contribute significantly to strengthening the production economy. During the COVID crisis, as well as amidst the current conflicts in the Middle East, it has become evident that if countries lack food security, their economies become vulnerable. Even a minor decision taken by leaders can disrupt supply chains. Climate change also poses serious challenges to agriculture. When climatic and environmental conditions become difficult to predict, agriculture itself is threatened. In such a context, your contribution as agri-entrepreneurs goes beyond earning an income. It is also a direct contribution to the nation’s food security and, consequently, to national security. Your talents and innovations are important not only to yourselves, but to the people of the country as a whole.” The Prime Minister also expressed gratitude for the support extended by institutions such as IFAD and SAPP, and conveyed best wishes to the country’s creative entrepreneurial youth.
Shift to food sovereignty for national stability, expert urges FG
By Benjamin Arida:// A leading food security expert, Professor Demo Kalla, has urged the Federal Government to shift from food security to food sovereignty, saying reliable access to affordable, quality food is a matter of national stability, not just development. Kalla, Director of the TETFund Centre of Excellence on Food Security at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, spoke on ...
Food Security Under Threat: A Growing Global Concern
Finally, stability addresses the consistency of food security over time, emphasizing that food availability, access, and utilization must be sustainable and reliable, free from shocks such as natural disasters, economic crises, or political instability. Understanding these pillars is critical for addressing food security and creating effective policies aimed at improving global health outcomes.
