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FAO Director-General urges greater investment in science, innovation and human capital during his visit to Belarus
03/06/2026
Minsk, Belarus – The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) QU Dongyu concluded a two-day visit to Belarus by calling for greater investment in science, innovation and human capital to address growing global food insecurity. He also emphasized the importance of stronger partnerships among governments, research institutions, universities, farmers, the private sector and international organizations to accelerate agrifood systems transformation across Europe, Central Asia and beyond.
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Bilateral meeting with H.E. Aleksandr Kulik, Minister for Forestry of the Republic of Belarus
02/06/2026
Minsk - During his two-day visit to Belarus, the FAO Director-General, Dr QU Dongyu, met with H.E. Aleksandr Kulik, Minister for Forestry of the Republic of Belarus, to discuss ongoing cooperation and opportunities to further strengthen collaboration in the forestry sector.
Bilateral meeting with H.E. Maxim Ryzhenkov, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus
02/06/2026
Minsk - During his two-day visit to Belarus, the FAO Director-General, Dr QU Dongyu, met with H.E. Maxim Ryzhenkov, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, to discuss strengthening cooperation and enhancing Belarus’s engagement within FAO and broader multilateral frameworks.
Bilateral meeting with H.E. Yury Gorlov, Minister for Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Belarus
01/06/2026
Minsk - The FAO Director-General met today with H.E. Yury Gorlov, Minister for Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Belarus, during his official visit to Belarus to discuss ongoing cooperation and opportunities to strengthen collaboration in support of sustainable agrifood systems and global food security.
Bilateral meeting with H.E. Aleksander Lukashenko, President of the Republic of Belarus
01/06/2026
Minsk - The FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu, met today with H.E. Aleksander Lukashenko, President of the Republic of Belarus, during his bilateral visit to the country to attend the Belagro 2026 agricultural exhibition. The meeting reaffirmed the strong and longstanding partnership between FAO and Belarus, with both sides expressing their commitment to further strengthening cooperation in support of sustainable agrifood systems transformation.
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.
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