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Bilateral Meeting with H.E. Reuben Mtolo Phiri, Minister for Agriculture of the Republic of Zambia
15/10/2024
Rome - The FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu met today with His Excellency Reuben Mtolo Phiri, Minister for Agriculture of the Republic of Zambia at FAO Headquarters on the margins of the 2024 World Food Forum.
Bilateral meeting with H.E. Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt, Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries of Samoa
15/10/2024
Rome - Today, the FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu met with H.E. Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt, Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries of Samoa, at FAO headquarters during the World Food Forum (WFF) 2024. The Minister expressed gratitude for the warm reception and highlighted the significance of WFF for Samoa, which is currently facing multiple challenges, including labor shortages, a transitioning government, and difficulties accessing land, markets, and finance. He emphasized the importance of FAO's Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative and stressed that Samoa, along with the broader Pacific region, must focus on future-oriented solutions.
Bilateral meeting with The Honourable Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr, Secretary for Agriculture of the Republic of the Philippines
15/10/2024
Rome - FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu met today with The Honourable Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., Secretary for Agriculture of the Republic of the Philippines, at FAO Headquarters during the World Food Forum (WFF) 2024. During the meeting, the Director-General welcomed Secretary Laurel's visit and expressed appreciation for the Philippines' consistent support of FAO initiatives, particularly their active participation in the WFF. He emphasized the importance of aquaculture development for the Philippines, encouraging further focus on this sector to enhance economic growth and food security.
Readout of the Bilateral Meeting with His Majesty, King Mswati III of Eswatini
15/10/2024
Rome - FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu today met with His Majesty King Mswati III to discuss issues of mutual interest and to strengthen cooperation between the organization and the Kingdom of Eswatini.
Bilateral meeting with H.E. Dr. Linkham Douangsavanh, Minister for Agriculture and Forestry of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
14/10/2024
Rome - FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu met today with H.E. Dr. Linkham Douangsavanh, Minister for Agriculture and Forestry of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, at FAO headquarters on the margins of the 2024 World Food Forum (WFF).
Bilateral meeting with H.E. Jorge Luis Tapia Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Cuba
14/10/2024
Rome - FAO Director-General QU Dongyu met H.E. Jorge Luis Tapia Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Cuba on the sidelines of the World Food Forum 2024 in Rome.
Bilateral meeting with Mr Davesh Chaturvedi, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare of India
14/10/2024
Rome - On the occasion of the World Food Forum (WFF) 2024, FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu met with Mr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare of India, today in Rome to discuss mutual collaboration and shared experiences.
Bilateral meeting with H.E. Carlos Giménez, Minister for Agriculture and Livestock of the Republic of Paraguay
14/10/2024
Rome - FAO Director-General QU Dongyu met H.E. Carlos Giménez, Minister for Agriculture and Livestock of the Republic of Paraguay on the sidelines of the World Food Forum 2024 at FAO headquarters in Rome.
Bilateral meeting with H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia
14/10/2024
Rome - The FAO Director-General met today with His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia, at FAO Headquarters on the margins of the 2024 World Food Forum.
The Director-General welcomed the President and thanked him for the support to FAO ov...
Bilateral meeting with H.E. Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan
14/10/2024
Rome - During the World Food Forum (WFF) 2024, FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu met today with H.E. Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan, to discuss deepening collaboration on shared priorities including agricultural development and food security. The Director-General warmly welcomed the Prime Minister, praising Bhutan's active role in global agrifood systems conversations.
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