The event, themed "SDGs in action: Shaping the Africa we want," emphasized collaborative efforts to address poverty, food sovereignty, and climate change. Co-organized by Morocco's UN mission and the OCP Group, it featured prominent figures including UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and Moroccan Ambassador Omar Hilale, who underscored Morocco's commitment to ending hunger and promoting sustainable agriculture in Africa through South-South cooperation. OCP Group Chairman Mostafa Terrab highlighted Africa's pivotal role in the global "green revolution," advocating for local fertilizer production to utilize the continent's abundant natural resources effectively. He outlined OCP Group's initiatives, which have significantly boosted local fertilizer manufacturing across Africa, contributing to regional food security and sustainable development aligned with UN SDG 13. The meeting underscored the importance of collaboration and leveraging Africa's vast agricultural potential to achieve resilient and sustainable food systems continent-wide.
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