Minister of Agriculture attended the 16th Global Forum for Food and Agriculture and showcased Thailand’s agricultural potential on the global stage
After attending the 16th Global Forum for Food and Agriculture in Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany, between 17 and 22 January 2024, Captain Thammanat Phromphao revealed that he and Mr. The question was received by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, according to Setthakiat Krachanwong, Deputy Permanent Secretary. In order to accelerate the completion of several issues, including a comprehensive reform of Thailand’s agricultural and food systems. Establishment of the Asia Pacific Regional Office of the International Fund for Agricultural Development in Thailand Including strengthening agricultural cooperation between Thailand and partner countries and strengthening Thai agricultural exports to the European Union. A successful multilateral or bilateral cooperation closed the scene beautifully, whether it is multilateral or bilateral.
In addition, the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Together with agricultural ministers from more than 80 other countries, agreed to accelerate reform of agricultural and food systems. To achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, especially Goal 2 on ending hunger and strengthening food security by (1) promoting production (2) promoting flexible and sustainable supply chains, (3) reducing food waste, and (4) strengthening the Paobang group. By considering the needs of “Every citizen” is the principle, which is already in line with the guidelines for driving the agricultural sector with the BCG Model of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
In this regard, the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives There was a discussion with Gerardine Mukeshimana, Vice President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development. Gerardine Mukeshimana thanked the Thai side for its support. “host country” in the establishment of the Asia-Pacific Regional Office of the International Fund for Agricultural Development There are still several steps to be taken before the regional office can be established in Thailand.
By the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Notice that The Thai side sees the importance of international funds for agricultural development very much. This will be beneficial to the development of Thailand’s agricultural sector in various dimensions, especially in strengthening the potential of farmers. which the establishment of such office Will make Thailand the host country of 3 world-class agencies coming from Rome. Italian Republic In addition to the Regional Office of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Regional Office of the World Food Program (WFP), the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Relevant agencies have been assigned to discuss closely with the International Fund for Agricultural Development. To expedite the establishment of the said regional office to be completed in a concrete and timely manner.
