Tunisia, FAO to strengthen cooperation on food security-Xinhua

Tunisia, FAO to strengthen cooperation on food security

Source: Xinhua

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2026-03-31 08:55:00

TUNIS, March 30 (Xinhua) -- Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed Ali Nafti met on Monday with Nabil Assaf, representative of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Tunisia, to discuss deepening bilateral cooperation and food security, said a ministry statement.

Nafti emphasized the strategic importance of Tunisia's partnership with the FAO in boosting national and regional food security.

He urged greater focus on integrating modern technologies and improving specialized training to tackle challenges like climate change, health crises, and conflicts.

Assaf reaffirmed the FAO's commitment to supporting Tunisia's food security and sustainable development efforts, highlighting Tunisia's valuable expertise in enhancing the FAO's regional impact.