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Director-General addresses the Joint Meeting of FAO Programme and Finance Committees
11/11/2024
Rome – It is a pivotal time for global development challenges and partners need to take longer-term perspectives, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu,, said Monday in his opening address to the Joint Meeting of the Programme and Finance Committees.
QU Dongyu stresses role of digital innovation at UN Digital and Technology Network Meeting
11/11/2024

Rome – FAO Director-General QU Dongyu, today addressed global experts at the UN Digital and Technology Network Meeting, emphasizing the crucial role of digital transformation in tackling the world’s most pressing challenges, including food insecurity and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In Samoa, FAO Director-General visits Samoa-China Agricultural Technical Assistance Project, Onshore Aquaculture Facility and key local markets
08/11/2024

8 November, Apia, Samoa – FAO Director-General QU Dongyu visited the Samoa-China Agricultural Technical Assistance Project, as well as an Onshore Aquaculture Facility and local farmers and markets, during a two-day official visit to this Pacific island nation.

Director-General tours urban gardening project in California
08/11/2024
Los Angeles - Director-General QU Dongyu toured an innovative grassroots project to promote urban gardening here on Friday.
Bilateral meeting with The Honourable Toesulusulu Cedric Schuster, Minister for Natural Resources and Environment of Samoa
07/11/2024
Apia, Samoa - The FAO Director-General met with The Honourable Toesulusulu Cedric Schuster, Minister for Natural Resources and Environment of Samoa, to discuss ongoing collaboration and shared priorities.
Bilateral meeting with His Highness Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II, Head of State of Samoa
07/11/2024
Apia, Samoa - The FAO Director-General met with His Highness Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II, Head of State of Samoa, to discuss collaborative efforts for sustainable development and regional cooperation.
In Fiji, FAO Director-General visits sugar cane farms and China-Pacific Island Countries Juncao Technology Demonstration Center for mushroom cultivation
07/11/2024
Nadi, Fiji - As part of his official visit to Fiji, where he opened the SIDS Solutions Forum 2024, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu visited sugar cane farms and the China-Pacific Islands Countries Juncao Technology Demonstration Center for mushroom cultivation, which uses a type of grass rather than the traditional logs or sawdust as a base.
Bilateral meeting with The Honourable Fiame Naomi Mataafa, Prime Minister of Samoa
07/11/2024
Apia, Samoa - The FAO Director-General met with Samoa’s Prime Minister, The Honourable Fiame Naomi Mataafa, to advance collaborative efforts toward agrifood systems transformation and sustainable development for Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Bilateral Meeting with The Hon. Franklyn Derek, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Development; and The Hon. Trevor Hedley Mahaga, Minister of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology of the Solomon Islands
06/11/2024
Nadi, Fiji - At the SIDS Solutions Forum held in Nadi, Fiji, the FAO Director-General met with The Honourable Franklyn Derek, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Development, and The Honourable Trevor Hedley Mahaga, Minister of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management, and Meteorology of the Solomon Islands.
Bilateral Meeting with The Honourable Sa'aga Talu Teafa, Minister of Natural Resources Development; and The Honourable Hamoa Holona, Minister of Education and Human Resources Development of Tuvalu
06/11/2024
Nadi, Fiji - At the SIDS Solutions Forum held in Nadi, Fiji, the FAO Director-General met with The Honourable Sa'aga Talu Teafa, Minister of Natural Resources Development, and The Honourable Hamoa Holona, Minister of Education and Human Resources Development of Tuvalu.
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