Vice Minister Qu Dongyu meets FAO Representative in Beijing
DATE:2015-10-22 SOURCE:Information Office, MOA
Vice Minister Qu Dongyu met Mr. Percy Misika, FAO Representative in China, DPRK and Mongolia, on Oct. 20, 2015. The two sides exchanged views on strengthening agricultural cooperation.
Vice Minister Qu stated that China highly values the cooperation with FAO, and stands ready to expand the cooperation and uplift it to a new level.China will be actively engaged in the South-South Cooperation, assuming international responsibilities and obligations that are commensurate with its capabilities. China is still a developing country and appreciates the continued support from FAO.
Vice Minister Qu hoped that FAO will continue improving China''s representation in the organization, and collaborating with China in strengthening FAO Representation in China.
Mr. Misika responded that FAO appreciates China''s achievement in reducing hunger and poverty and the effective support to other developing countries in the global efforts against hunger and poverty. He confirmed that FAO Representation in China will continue its role as a bridge to facilitate China-FAO cooperation while enhancing its own capacity building.