Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN at the debate (Photo: baoquocte.vn)

He said Vietnam shares the international community's common concern about increasing challenges facing the global food system due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and natural disasters.

This seriously affects the food security of countries, especially developing countries and countries with conflicts, he said.

While highlighting Vietnam’s efforts in ensuring food security, Giang said Vietnam aspires to become a regional “food innovation hub” and continue to contribute to joint efforts in addressing global food security challenges.