The Expert Consultation on Lychee Production in the Asia-Pacific Region was held at the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) in Bangkok, Thailand, from 15 to 17 May 2001. It was organized and sponsored by FAO/RAP. Experts from Australia, Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam participated in the Expert Consultation, together with representatives of FAO. The list of participants is given in Annex 1.
The Senior Plant Production and Protection Officer, FAO/RAP, presented Introductory Remarks in his capacity as the organizer of the consultation. The FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok, Thailand, delivered the Welcome Address. The Deputy Regional Representative, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, was also present during the Opening Session.
