BRASÍLIA, Brazil — National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has joined global leaders in Brazil for the Second Brazil-Africa Dialogue on Food Security, calling the forum a “crucial platform” for forging common strategies to combat hunger and foster sustainable agriculture across the Global South.
Wetang’ula arrived in Brasília on Monday ahead of the high-level meeting, which runs from May 20 to 22, and was hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The Speaker was accompanied by MPs Sabina Chege and Zaheer Jhanda, along with Stephen Apopo, Director and Chief of Staff in the Office of the Speaker.
Speaking after the official opening ceremony, Wetang’ula emphasized the importance of strengthening South-South cooperation in building resilient food systems.
He noted that Kenya is keen to deepen bilateral ties with Brazil and collaborate more closely with fellow African nations on sustainable food production and rural development.
“We look forward to engaging with global partners to explore practical, scalable solutions to food insecurity,” he said. “This dialogue is a vital opportunity to share experiences, build partnerships, and shape a future where hunger is no longer a defining challenge for our nations.”
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Hosted under the theme of food security, the fight against hunger, and rural development, the event brings together ministers of agriculture from across Africa, representatives of multilateral organizations and banks, research institutions, family farming associations, and private sector players.
The Brazil-Africa Dialogue aims to enhance knowledge exchange and encourage the adoption of successful Brazilian agricultural practices that can be adapted to African contexts.
The goal is to foster inclusive, healthy, and locally driven food systems.
This year’s edition builds on the momentum of the inaugural 2010 dialogue, which laid the foundation for long-term cooperation between Brazil and the African continent.
Brazilian officials say the renewed effort reflects a broader foreign policy shift under President Lula’s administration to strengthen ties with Africa through solidarity, mutual respect, and shared development goals.
The meeting also features field visits and panel discussions focused on innovative policy tools, investment opportunities in agriculture, and scaling up family farming as a cornerstone of food and nutritional security.
Kenya is expected to use the forum to explore bilateral cooperation initiatives with Brazil in technology transfer, capacity building, and public-private partnerships targeting rural livelihoods and climate-resilient agriculture.
