Georgia: The First Deputy Minister of Environment and Agriculture Nino Tandilashvili and Deputy Minister Lasha Dolidze met with the Head of the Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Raymond Jelle during their official visit to Hungary.
At the meeting, the parties discussed ongoing projects and future cooperation issues, including development of climate-smart agriculture, increasing food production and overcoming poverty in rural areas, as well as supporting land consolidation.
The First Deputy Minister Nino Tandilashvili spoke about the importance of the long-term partnership between FAO and the Ministry and thanked the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for its close cooperation over the years.
Furthermore, Deputy Minister Lasha Dolidze noted at the meeting that a number of projects for promoting the development of agriculture and rural development are being implemented in Georgia with the support of FAO.
According to Raymond Jelle, Georgia is an important partner for FAO in the region, which continues to actively support the development of the agricultural sector, food safety and food system transformation in Georgia.
The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture shared details and glimpses from the meeting on their official Facebook account on 26 April, 2025 (Saturday).
About Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Their goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.Â
FAO has been working with 195 members and 194 countries, along with the European Union and has its office in over 130 countries worldwide.
