G7 leaders send message of cooperation against global food security crisis

G7 leaders emphasized that the world is at risk of famine and the importance of working together against the worsening global food security crisis. The G7 Leaders Summit in Hiroshima, Japan, continues. G7 leaders released the "Hiroshima Action Declaration for Resilience Global Food Security" as part of the summit. The declaration noted that Covid-19, the Russia-Ukraine War, and volatile energy and fertilizer prices threaten global food security, and that nearly 828 million people in the world faced hunger in 2021. Drawing attention to the risk of famine, the declaration noted the importance of working together against the worsening global food security crisis. The declaration called on the parties to continue the smooth operation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative at its maximum potential. Emphasizing that access to affordable, safe and nutritious food is a basic need, the declaration emphasized the importance of creating sustainable systems by increasing predictability in markets. "Our common goal is to build a better future for every person, starting with ensuring resilient global food security and nutrition for all," the statement said.