Director-General QU Dongyu

Bilateral meeting with the Minister for Agriculture and Livestock of El Salvador – H.E. Oscar Enrique Guardado

19/10/2023

Rome – The FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu, met with the Minister for Agriculture and Livestock of El Salvador, H.E. Oscar Enrique Guardado, on the sidelines of the World Food Forum, which is taking place at FAO headquarters in Rome from 16 to 20 October.

The Minister thanked the Director-General for the invitation to participate in the World Food Forum and for FAO's support in mobilizing international financial resources. He noted that El Salvador has focused on promoting integral development, in which the environment is part of sustainable human development. He also highlighted that his government has been promoting healthy diets and providing healthy food in schools. The Minister underlined the important role of international organizations in supporting countries in promoting sustainable development.

The Director-General encouraged El Salvador to use FAO initiatives and platform to formulate investment plans and promote its products. He noted that FAO works as a matchmaker between its Members and potential donors and investors.