The Secretary General of Agricultural Resources and Food Security, Ana rodríguez, has emphasized the crucial need for the Spanish agri-food sector access new international markets in the face of the complex and challenging global geopolitical landscape.
Rodríguez emphasized that the current geopolitical situation is generating significant tensions in food supply chains. Given this scenario, he affirmed that "the work and commitment of Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food "It's about accessing new markets that allow us to diversify our influence and commercial interests."
The Secretary General actively advocated for the promotion of free trade agreements that are "balanced and ambitious." Her objective is clear: to generate new growth opportunities for the entire Spanish agri-food and fisheries value chain.
Against Unfair Practices and Sustainability
During his speech, Rodríguez also addressed one of the sector's main concerns: unfair trading practices and territorial supply restrictions. In this regard, he referred to the negotiation of the future European regulation on the matter, which, in his words, "will strengthen cooperation among the member states"And it will offer greater protection to Spanish suppliers against buyers with dominant positions in the EU market. "We hope this represents a turning point towards a fairer and more balanced food supply chain at the European level," he said.
Furthermore, the Secretary General affirmed that the agri-food sector is fully capable of responding to the growing concerns of citizens on such important issues as climate change, the environment, health, and nutrition.
Rodríguez emphasized the importance of joint collaboration between the ministry and industry. Within this framework, the ministry plays a key role in "support and promotion" through tools designed to optimize transformation and commercialization processes. He specifically mentioned the National Food Strategy (ENA), a fundamental roadmap for the implementation of public policies aimed at building a more sustainable and competitive agri-food and fisheries system. fairy tale, according to Rodriguez, has played a prominent role in developing this strategy
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