New FAO Representative Appointed In Kyrgyzstan

2024-07-19 03:09:24

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, July 19 . Oleg Guchgeldiev has been appointed as the Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Kyrgyzstan, Trend reports.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, the letter of appointment was accepted by First Deputy Foreign Minister Asein Isaev. During the meeting, the sides discussed the main areas of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the FAO.

Guchgeldiev expressed his readiness to further strengthen the partnership. He assured that the FAO would continue its efforts to enhance the country's food security, accelerate the modernization of agriculture for sustainable rural development, and increase the export potential of small farms in Kyrgyzstan through initiatives like "Hand in Hand."

The FAO representative also praised Kyrgyzstan's leading role in promoting mountain initiatives on the international stage and confirmed the organization's commitment to achieving their shared goals.

Both parties agreed on the need to intensify efforts to minimize the negative impact of climate change on agriculture. They also decided to hold regular consultations to review FAO's activities and coordinate future projects in Kyrgyzstan.

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