66. The conference expressed its thanks to the Government of Zimbabwe for hosting the conference and to the group of permanent representatives of the region to FAO for their support in promoting this conference. It noted that the voice of Africa was heard in the organization of the conference, as well as in the discussions held during the conference. The conference also expressed its appreciation to FAO and WHO for organizing the event.
67. The FAO/WHO secretariat expressed their support for the implementation of the strategic plan and suggested that the first meeting of the follow-up committee could take place in conjunction with the 29th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Geneva, 3–8 July 2006). The secretariat noted that the updates on the activities of the follow-up committee would be posted on the website of the Conference (www.foodsafetyforum.org/african/index.asp). The conference noted the need for FAO/WHO and the governments of the region to work together to have food safety included on the agendas of FAO and WHO governing bodies and to achieve the goal of safe food for all.
68. The Chairperson then closed the conference on behalf of the Minister of Health of Zimbabwe.
