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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.

Joint meeting with Minister for Fisheries and the Blue Economy, Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, and Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development of the Republic of Madagascar
23/07/2025
Antananarivo - During his official visit to Madagascar, the FAO Director-General had a joint meeting with H.E. Paubert Tsimanaoraty Mahatante, Minister for Fisheries and the Blue Economy, H.E. François Sergio Hajarison, Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, and H.E. Max Andonirina Fontaine, Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development of the Republic of Madagascar.
Bilateral meeting with H.E. Rafaravavitafika Rasata, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Madagascar
23/07/2025
Antananarivo - The FAO Director General met with Her Excellency Rafaravavitafika Rasata, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Madagascar during his official visit to the country.
Bilateral Meeting with H.E. Christian Ntsay, Prime Minister of the Republic of Madagascar
23/07/2025
Antananarivo - The FAO Director-General met with His Excellency Christian Ntsay, Prime Minister of the Republic of Madagascar, during his official visit to the country.
Director-General visits agrifood research institute in Uganda
22/07/2025
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu visited Uganda’s National Agricultural Research Organization on Tuesday.
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