This Regional Priority Programme, implemented since 2016, consists of three main interrelated components.
While international trade policy is usually implemented at the border, adherence to food safety, quality standards, and controls for animal and plant diseases requires the support of national systems for disease prevention and control to facilitate the safe transfer and movement of food and agricultural commodities across borders. This means that a supportive policy environment for agrifood trade encompasses not only border policies, but also policies and institutions at national and enterprise levels. Effective markets and efficient, sustainable value chains will help all actors in the production chain play their part in a cohesive food system.
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Countries and experts unite to combat forest invasive species across Europe and Central Asia
23/06/2026
Experts, policymakers, researchers and forestry practitioners from across Europe and Central Asia gathered in Kyrgyzstan from 9 to 11 June for the Annual...
Agricultural economics can help build resilience in times of conflict and recovery, FAO says at IAMO Forum 2026
22/06/2026
Agricultural economics has a critical role to play in preventing conflict-related shocks from deepening, said Raimund Jehle, Deputy Regional Representative...
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When life (and tax revolts) give you lemons
18/06/2026
The medieval, hilltop town of Sermoneta straddles the bright blue Tyrrhenian Sea in the distance to the west and the Lepini mountain chain of the Apennines,...
Republic of Moldova joins global FAO treaty against illegal and unregulated fishing
15/06/2026
An international treaty to prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing is now in force in the Republic of Moldova, linking the country to a...
Growing smarter, eating safer
05/06/2026
In western Georgia, where humid conditions and increasingly unpredictable weather create constant pressure from pests and diseases, farmers are learning...
Unlocking aquaculture potential: new FAO project aims to transform Kyrgyzstan’s fish sector
29/05/2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry...
Proven solutions, practical approaches help advance sustainable food and agriculture in Europe and Central Asia
21/05/2026
Partnership, sustainability, digital innovations, investment and empowering women farmers – these were the core topics of several side and special events...
Uzbekistan promotes sustainable sweet cherry value chain through South-South Cooperation
20/05/2026
The Government of Uzbekistan and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are scaling up efforts to strengthen the sweet cherry...
Matching grants boost productivity and food safety for over 1 100 women farmers in Georgia
08/05/2026
Georgian women dairy farmers are modernizing traditional milk production with the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization...
Private sector representatives gather in Izmir to shape the future of agriculture in the region
08/05/2026
Organized jointly by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Izmir Commodity Exchange (ICE), the FAO Private Sector Dialogue:...
Where cattle graze and milk becomes tradition
07/05/2026
From spring through autumn, while Nino Nugzarashvili’s husband guides their cattle across Kaspi’s communal rangelands in Georgia, she transforms the...
FAO and Armenia roll out joint plan for agrifood systems transformation for 2026–2030
30/04/2026
On 30 Aprils, Gevorg Papoyan, Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, and Raimund Jehle, Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization...
Inside the food value chain: Where food is lost – and how it can be saved
16/04/2026
Food loss and waste rarely announce themselves. They accumulate, quietly, across decisions: when to harvest, how to store, what to discard, what...
Fix the roof while the sun is shining: Strengthening peste des petits ruminants preparedness in the region
08/04/2026
A highly contagious transboundary disease affecting sheep and goats, PPR poses serious risks to food security, trade, and rural livelihoods. Building...
Georgia celebrates International Day of Zero Waste with food loss forum
30/03/2026
Marking the International Day of Zero Waste, state authorities, associations, charity organizations and private-sector representatives convened in Tbilisi...
FAO report: Agriculture remains a lifeline for rural families in war-affected Ukraine
16/03/2026
Agriculture continues to play a critical role in protecting Ukrainian communities from food insecurity,...
Turkish delegation participates in study visit to Spain on flexibility in food safety legislation
17/03/2026
A delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Türkiye visited Spain from 9 to 13 February 2026 to learn about implementing flexibility...
Republic of Moldova attracts partners to advance investment into its food and agriculture sectors
06/03/2026
Ministers – including the Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu –, senior officials and private investors from across the European Union gathered in Chișinău...
Events
30/6
2026
1/7
2026
Coordination Meeting of the One Health Committee under the Coordination Council on Public Health of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 30/06/2026 - 01/07/2026
The Coordination Meeting of the One Health Committee under the Coordination Council on Public Health of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic aims to strengthen intersectoral collaboration and define concrete steps for the further institutionalization and implementation of the One Health approach in the country.
23/6
2026
25/6
2026
Offsite Meeting of the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Working Group
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 23/06/2026 - 25/06/2026
The offsite meeting of the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Working Group will bring together key national stakeholders and technical experts to advance the d...
9/6
2026
11/6
2026
Annual Meeting of the Forest Invasive Species Network for Europe and Central Asia (REUFIS) 2026
Manas (Kyrgyzstan), Hybrid Event, 09/06/2026 - 11/06/2026
In 2026, the Annual Meeting of the Forest Invasive Species Network for Europe and Central Asia (REUFIS) will be held on 9 to 11 June in Manas, Kyrgyzstan, on the sidelines of the International Conference on "Walnut-fruit forests of Kyrgyzstan: World natural heritage, a global treasure for biodiversity, climate, and sustainable development". The two events are aimed at creating a unified inte...
Contact
Mary Kenny
Food safety and consumer protection officer
20 Kalman Imre utca
H-1054 Budapest
Hungary
Tel: +36 1 8141-251
Previous initiatives
See also
Sustainable Development Goals
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