Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Demeke Mekonnen, said that the commitment of politicians, as well as the support of financial institutions and donors, should be strengthened to address malnutrition in Africa.
The international conference aimed at tackling malnutrition, held under the theme "Nutrition for Healthy Growth" for three days in Paris, France, has concluded.
In his speech at the conference, Demeke also stated that by increasing the supply of nutritious food to children under the age of two in Africa, the continent's future productive workforce can build immunity against diseases.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that Demeke, who is the Chairperson of the Board of the African Leaders for Nutrition Initiative, praised the Initiative's ongoing efforts to reduce malnutrition.