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Bilateral meeting with H.E. Armando Rodríguez Batista, Minister for Science, Technology, and the Environment of the Republic of Cuba
29/05/2026
Rome – FAO Director-General, Dr Qu Dongyu, met today with H.E. Armando Rodríguez Batista, Minister for Science, Technology, and the Environment of the Republic of Cuba, at the Organization’s headquarters.
Focus on the Four Betters to accelerate progress on Sustainable Development Goals
29/05/2026
FAO and the SDGs – Accelerating transformation through the four betters is a publication that highlights how agrifood systems are the connective tissue to advance the 2030 Agenda.
Bilateral meeting with H.E. María José Pinto, Vice President of the Republic of Ecuador
29/05/2026
Rome – FAO Director-General, Dr Qu Dongyu, met today with Her Excellency María José Pinto, Vice President of the Republic of Ecuador, at the Organization’s headquarters.
Bilateral meeting with H.E. Víctor Elias Atallah Lajam, Minister for Public Health and Social Assistance of the Dominican Republic
25/05/2026
Rome – On the sidelines of the Rome Nutrition Week 2026, FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu, met today with the Minister for Public Health and Social Assistance of the Dominican Republic, H.E. Víctor Elias Atallah Lajam, at the Organization’s headquarters.
FAO opens its doors to the UN community in Rome
22/05/2026

Rome – Colleagues and guests from United Nations agencies based in Rome gathered at FAO headquarters today for the first-ever Open Day for UN employees, celebrating collaboration, multilateralism and a shared commitment to building a better future for all.


International Tea Day 2026: FAO celebrates the importance of tea to communities and cultures
21/05/2026

Rome – At a ceremony marking the 7th International Tea Day, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu highlighted the vital role of tea-producing communities at the heart of the global tea sector, representing the efforts of millions of farmers, workers, and families worldwide.

Director-General celebrates FAO’s work on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture in South Sudan
20/05/2026

Rome – Director-General QU Dongyu inaugurated a flower-filled model canoe in the FAO headquarters garden, celebrating the achievement of a sustainable fisheries project in South Sudan.

Bilateral meeting with H.E. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India
20/05/2026
Rome - The FAO Director-General, Dr QU Dongyu, met at FAO headquarters in Rome with His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, on occasion of the conferment of the FAO Agricola Medal to the Prime Minister. His Excellency Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India, was also in attendance. 
Director-General marks World Bee Day with address to global beekeeping forum and exhibition at FAO MuNe
20/05/2026

Rome – FAO Director-General QU Dongyu marked World Bee Day by connecting virtually with participants at the Third International Forum for Action on Sustainable Beekeeping and Pollination in Maribor, Slovenia, before inaugurating a temporary exhibition at the FAO Museum and Network (MuNe) in Rome.


Director-General addresses Joint Meeting of FAO Programme and Finance Committees
18/05/2026
Rome – The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, has called for greater ambition, innovation and partnership to transform global agrifood systems amid mounting pressures on food security and constrained financial resources.
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