China’s Qu-Dongyu re-elected unopposed as head of FAO: The 43rd session of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) conference began on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at FAO headquarters in Rome. In this conference of FAO Qu-Dongyu was re-elected as a Director General of United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
In 2019, Qu-Dongyu was elected as the head of the UN agency and he is the first Chinese national to serve in the position.
Since taking office, Qu-Dongyu has actively led the FAO in addressing global food security concerns and contributing to the food and agriculture development of all countries, particularly countries that are developing.
His efforts have been recognised by FAO member nations and re-elected him as the Director General of the FAO by getting 168 votes out of 182 votes. Qu was re-elected as Director General of FAO for the term of 4 years commencing on August 1.
Qu-Dongyu’s profession:
Qu-Dongyu is a biologist by profession, with a distinguished background that has contributed significantly to his success as an FAO leader. After assuming his extreme role at FAO in 2019, he become the vice-minister of agriculture in China. Qu-Dongyu with his experience in agricultural sector plays a vital role in achieving the objectives of FAO.
Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO):
Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) is an international body which deals with food security, hunger and nutrition at global level.
- FAO is specialised agency of United Nations.
- Establishment: FAO is established 16 October, 1945.
- Headquarter: Headquarter of FAO is situated at Rome, Italy.
- Parent Organization: United Nation Economic and Social Council.
- FAO comprises of 195 members including 194 countries and European Union.
