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FAO Director-General’s Papal Audience with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
01/08/2025
Vatican City - The FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu, had a Papal Audience with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican City today, which was their first official meeting following the inauguration Mass of the Holy Father’s Pontificate on 18 May 2025. 
FAO at the UNFSS+4: Putting youth, science and innovation, targeted investments and trust-based partnerships at the centre of agrifood systems transformation
31/07/2025
Addis Ababa/Rome - FAO Director-General QU Dongyu led the Organization’s participation in the Second United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4), co-hosted by Ethiopia and Italy and including a series of events and initiatives led or co-led by FAO.
At UNFSS+4 closing, FAO Director-General says youth, science, technology and innovation, targeted investments and trust-based partnerships are key to transform agrifood systems
29/07/2025
Addis Ababa - FAO Director-General QU Dongyu in his remarks to the closing of the United Nations Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktaking Moment here today urged for targeted investment, youth empowerment, and stronger partnerships to drive forward the transformation of global agrifood systems.
Bilateral Meeting with H.E. Kashim Shettima, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
29/07/2025
Addis Ababa - Today, the FAO Director-General met with His Excellency Kashim Shettima, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on the margins of the UNFSS+4 Stocktake in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
At the UNFSS+4, FAO Director-General points to unlocking private sector investment by de-risking innovation and creating enabling environments
29/07/2025

Addis Ababa – “As we embark on this discussion on the transformation of agrifood systems it is critical that we be reminded of the global situation to have a clear understanding of the critical need for closer collaboration, on the need to align our actions for investments, and on the need to hold ourselves accountable,” FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu said today in his opening remarks of the “Transforming Food Systems Together” plenary session of the United Nations Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake (UNFSS+4).

Bilateral meeting with H.E. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya
28/07/2025
Addis Ababa - Today, the FAO Director-General met with His Excellency William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, on the margins of the UNFSS+4 Stocktake in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Bilateral Meeting with H.E. Salah Ahmed Jama, Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia
28/07/2025
Addis Ababa - The Director-General met with His Excellency Salah Ahmed Jama, Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia on the sidelines of the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4), in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 
Bilateral meeting with H.E. Rachmat Pambudy, Minister for National Development Planning of the Republic of Indonesia
28/07/2025
Addis Ababa - The FAO Director-General met with His Excellency Rachmat Pambudy, Minister for National Development Planning, of the Republic of Indonesia on the sidelines of the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Bilateral Meeting with H.E. Jorge Luis Tapia, Deputy Prime Minister of Cuba
28/07/2025
Addis Ababa - Today, the FAO Director-General met with His Excellency Jorge Luis Tapia, Deputy Prime Minister of Cuba on the margins of the UNFSS+4 Stocktake in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
In Madagascar, FAO's Director-General highlights inclusive aquaculture and climate-resilient rice farming
26/07/2025

Antananarivo, Madagascar- During his visit to Madagascar, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu visited several field sites showcasing the country’s efforts to build more inclusive and climate-resilient agrifood systems. These initiatives reflect years of collaboration between FAO, national authorities, local cooperatives, and the private sector.

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