Qu Dongyu delivers a speech after being re-elected as director-general of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, Italy, July 2, 2023. Qu Dongyu was re-elected as director-general of the FAO here on Sunday during the ongoing 43rd session of the FAO Conference. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)
ROME, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Qu Dongyu was re-elected as director-general of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) here on Sunday during the ongoing 43rd session of the FAO Conference.
Qu was first elected in June 2019 to head the UN agency and is the first Chinese national to serve in the position.
Since assuming office, Qu has actively led the FAO to address the challenges concerning global food security and contribute to the food and agricultural development of all countries, especially developing countries. His efforts have been extensively recognized by FAO member nations.
Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Rome, Italy, FAO is a specialized UN agency leading cooperation in food and agriculture. The organization plays a vital role in global food and agricultural policy exchanges, standard-setting, information gathering and statistics. ■
Qu Dongyu delivers a speech after being re-elected as director-general of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, Italy, July 2, 2023. Qu Dongyu was re-elected as director-general of the FAO here on Sunday during the ongoing 43rd session of the FAO Conference. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)
Qu Dongyu (2nd L) receives congratulations after being re-elected as director-general of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, Italy, July 2, 2023. Qu Dongyu was re-elected as director-general of the FAO here on Sunday during the ongoing 43rd session of the FAO Conference. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)
Qu Dongyu (L) shakes hands with Marie-Claude Bibeau, Chairperson of the 43rd session of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Conference, after being re-elected as director-general of the FAO in Rome, Italy, July 2, 2023. Qu Dongyu was re-elected as director-general of the FAO here on Sunday during the ongoing 43rd session of the FAO Conference. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)
Qu Dongyu (C) receives congratulations after being re-elected as director-general of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, Italy, July 2, 2023. Qu Dongyu was re-elected as director-general of the FAO here on Sunday during the ongoing 43rd session of the FAO Conference. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)
Qu Dongyu (C) receives congratulations after being re-elected as director-general of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, Italy, July 2, 2023. Qu Dongyu was re-elected as director-general of the FAO here on Sunday during the ongoing 43rd session of the FAO Conference. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Director-General Qu Dongyu (C) attends the 43rd session of the FAO Conference in Rome, Italy, July 2, 2023. Qu Dongyu was re-elected as director-general of the FAO here on Sunday. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)
This photo taken on July 2, 2023 shows a scene at the 43rd session of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Conference in Rome, Italy. Qu Dongyu was re-elected as director-general of the FAO here on Sunday. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)
