PM applauds UN's FOA for assisting Fiji for the last 20 years

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has applauded the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation in Rome for assisting with $8.3 million US which benefitted Fiji significantly over the last 20 years.

The Prime Minister met United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation Director General Jose da Silva at the margins of the 39th Food and Agriculture Organisation Conference in Rome this morning.

In his address Bainimarama says that the Food and Agriculture Organisation‑funded projects over the years have contributed greatly to the sustainable development of Fiji's economy, mainly in the agricultural sector.

He says that the framework has also helped facilitate about 20 local projects, in the areas of fisheries and forestry through its Technical Co-operation Programme, Trust Fund and Tele‑food Projects.

Bainimarama says that the meeting is important as working closely with the Food and Agriculture Organisation will enable Fiji to achieve food security.

The Prime Minister stresses that Fiji will further strengthen its relationship with the Food and Agriculture Organisation in Rome with the signing of the Host Country Agreement.

Bainimarama will later deliver Fiji's national statement at this year's Food and Agriculture Organisation Conference.