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FAO Director-General says digital technology is critical in fighting poverty and advancing agricultural development
16/01/2020
15 January 2020, Berlin – FAO Director-General QU Dongyu said today digital technology would play a critical role feeding a growing global population and promoting agricultural development in the next decade.
The Director-General was speaking at a side e
Director-General meets Croatia’s Minister for Agriculture at the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture
16/01/2020
16 January 2020, Berlin - Director-General QU Dongyu today met with Marija Vučković, Croatia’s Minister for Agriculture, at the 2020 Global Forum for Food and Agriculture.
The Director-General congratulated the Minister for Agriculture and conveyed his b
FAO and Moldova strengthen their collaboration at Berlin forum
16/01/2020
16 January 2020, Berlin - FAO Director-General QU Dongyu today met with Ion Perju, Moldova’s Minister for Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment on the sidelines of the Green Week.
The Minister expressed his appreciation for FAO’s support, esp
Informal consultation on innovation in the context of FAO work
15/01/2020
15 January 2020, Rome - FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu attended the Third Informal Consultation of Rome-based Permanent Representations, which was hosted by the Permanent Representation of the People’s Republic of China on 15 January 2020. FAO Director-G
Director-General hails colleagues with 25 years of service and welcomes new staff
13/01/2020
13 January 2020, Rome – Director-General QU Dongyu today personally presented engraved silver medals to colleagues who have served the Organization for 25 years, thanking each for their dedication, determination, engagement and contribution.
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FAO Director-General meets the EU Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries
16/12/2019
16 December 2019, Brussels - FAO Director-General QU Dongyu met today with Virginijus Sinkevičius, EU Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, on the sidelines of the Council of Ministers of Agriculture and Fisheries (AGRIFISH).
The Director-G
Director-General and Egypt's President deepen ties in support of rural youth and women
16/12/2019
15 December 2019, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt - FAO Director-General QU Dongyu today met with Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, on the margins of the World Youth Forum.
The President expressed appreciation for the Director-General's support to and parti
FAO hails Europe’s forest restoration ambitions
16/12/2019
16 December 2019, Brussels - FAO Director-General QU Dongyu today hailed the European Union's pledge to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and praised commitments to protect and restore the world's forests.
FAO Director-General and EU Commissioner for Trade discuss investments in agriculture
16/12/2019
16 December 2019, Brussels - FAO Director-General QU Dongyu met today with Phil Hogan, European Union Commissioner for Trade, on the sidelines of the Council of Ministers of Agriculture and Fisheries (AGRIFISH).
The Director-General praised Commissioner
FAO Director-General meets with Mr. François Roux, Head of Cabinet of the President of the European Council
16/12/2019
16 December 2019, Brussels - The head of Cabinet, on behalf of the President of the European Council, welcomed the first visit of the Director-General to the European Union. The Director-General congratulated Mr François Roux with the appointment of Charl
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