Press releases
35th FAO Regional Conference for Europe showcases achievements of FAO-Türkiye Partnership Programmes
15 May 2026, Dushanbe, Tajikistan – The FAO-Türkiye Partnership Programmes (FTPP) were prominently showcased at the 35th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35), held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, from 11 to 15 May 2026. The conference brought together ministers, senior government officials, development partners and international organizations to discuss the transformation of agrifood systems and regional cooperation in...
11 May 2026, Dushanbe - FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu, met with H.E. Ahmet Bagci, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on the margins of the 35th FAO Regional Conference for Europe and Central Asia, to discuss ways to further strengthen the longstanding strategic partnership between FAO and Türkiye and to review ongoing...
22 April 2026, Tashkent, Uzbekistan – A new training initiative in Uzbekistan is bringing together smallholder farmers and producers to enhance their knowledge and practical skills of silage production, storage and utilization. The training programme, which is organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), responds to a key gap in the sector: the limited use...
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24 December 2025, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – In landscapes where water is scarce and the climate is unforgiving, every tree planted is an investment in resilience. Under the Forest Restoration Improvement for Environmental Development and Sustainability in Central Asia (FRIENDS) project, implemented within the FAO-Türkiye Forestry Partnership Programme (FTFP), Türkiye is taking a concrete step to support Turkmenistan’s afforestation and land...
11 December 2025, Issyk-Kul Region, Kyrgyzstan – Forests play a vital role in ensuring the environmental sustainability of Kyrgyzstan. In the context of a changing climate, forest ecosystems protect mountain slopes from erosion and landslides, safeguard water resources, support pastures and serve as a habitat for the country’s unique biodiversity. Expanding forest cover is a critical step toward environmental security,...