KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Ajeel met Thursday with Kuwait Flour Mills and Bakeries Company CEO Mutlaq Al-Zayed to explore ways of strengthening the company’s role in achieving food security and supporting national products. The meeting, held at the Public Authority for Industry headquarters, focused on removing barriers that could hinder the company’s performance and finding ways to enhance its production capabilities. “The government is keen to support strategic national industries, especially the food sector, as it is one of the fundamental pillars of food security in the country,” Al-Ajeel said after the meeting.
He emphasized the need to utilize available resources and streamline administrative and technical procedures to help Kuwait Flour Mills continue providing high-quality staple food products with reliable supply. Supporting local production, Al-Ajeel added, goes beyond boosting output. “It also includes creating a supportive legislative and regulatory environment, encouraging innovation and development, and expanding investment in the food industry in line with the country’s food security vision.”
Al-Zayed thanked the minister for the government’s ongoing support. “We appreciate the continuous backing and direct attention the Ministry of Commerce and Industry gives to Kuwait Flour Mills,” he said. He praised the ministry’s role in supporting national industries, particularly amid global and regional challenges related to supply chains and food security. Al-Zayed noted that the company is working to upgrade its production lines and improve operational efficiency to deliver high-quality products that meet local market needs and contribute to the state’s vision for sustainable local production. — KUNA
