BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 22. Global food
security is an issue that requires urgent action, Secretary General
of the Organization of Turkic States Kubanychbek Omuraliev said
during the Regional Ecological Summit 2026 in Astana, Trend reports.
According to him, based on UN data, 673 million people worldwide
face hunger, while 2.3 billion experience moderate food
insecurity.
“These figures clearly show that food security must be at the
center of our efforts to combat climate change. At the same time,
there are positive developments in the region - measures are being
taken to reduce food waste, including in Türkiye. This demonstrates
that improving efficiency can significantly strengthen food
security and bring economic benefits,” Secretary General said.
Omuraliev stressed that unsustainable use of natural resources
contributes to global warming. He noted that rising temperatures
increase the risks of droughts and floods and may trigger a chain
reaction affecting agriculture, energy, transport, water resources,
and public health.
“This crisis is not just an environmental issue - it affects all
sectors,” Secretary General said. According to him, a green future
should remain one of the key priorities for all countries.
