Africa-Press – Eswatini. In the heart of Brasília, a powerful voice from Eswatini echoed across international platforms, Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla stood resolute among global leaders, championing the urgency of strengthening rural, family, and subsistence agriculture.
Representing His Majesty King Mswati III and the Kingdom of Eswatini, the DPM addressed the II Brazil-Africa Dialogue on Food Security, Fight Against Hunger, and Rural Development. With conviction, she highlighted how climate change, pandemics, and economic shocks demand immediate and coordinated action to support vulnerable farmers.
“The need to strengthen rural, family, and subsistence agriculture is urgent,” DPM Dladla stated. “In Eswatini, we equip farmers with tools, promote nutrition through local harvests, and ensure market access via regional trade. Sustainable practices like water-efficient irrigation and cooperative models are key to building resilience.”
Her message celebrated Eswatini’s proactive approach to empowering farmers while recognizing the value of partnerships. She praised Brazil’s agricultural innovations and support systems, noting that Africa’s cooperative spirit enriches these collaborations.
On the sidelines of the Dialogue, the DPM engaged in strategic meetings with Brazil’s Minister of Agrarian Development, Hon. Luiz Paulo Teixeira, and Ms Silvia Massruhá, President of the Brazilian State Company for Agricultural Research. She also visited the National Supply Company (CONAB), where she was warmly welcomed by Director João Edegar Pretto and Head of International Relations Marisson de Melo Marinho.
DPM Dladla concluded her remarks with a call for unity and purpose: “On behalf of Eswatini and Africa’s delegations, I pledge our commitment to multilateralism and South-South Cooperation, ensuring every family has food, shelter, and hope.”
Her voice brought a message of determination and collaboration—one that promises a brighter, more food-secure future for Eswatini, Africa, and the world.
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