INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Sri Lanka has chosen to host the 37th session of the Asia Pacific Regional Conference (APRC) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the
that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve food security and nutrition.The Asia Pacific Regional Conference will enable
ministers of agriculture and high officials from 46 member countries across the Asia Pacific region to discuss challenges and priorities
related to food and agriculture, promoting regional coherence, the United Nations said in a statement.The Ministerial session planned for 19
to 22 February 2024 will be preceded by a Senior Officers Meeting (SOM) to be held virtually from 31 January to 02 February 2024
The SOM will be chaired by Janaka Dharmakeerthi, Secretary, Minister of Agriculture and Plantation Industries
The report of the SOM will be presented at the Ministerial session for adoption, it added.Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera and
Vimlendra Sharan, the FAO Representative for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, have held a joint press conference on 08 December 2023 regarding
regional collaboration, benefitting the agricultural landscape, fisheries sector and environment of Sri Lanka, as well as participating
the fisheries sector for growth and climate resilience
region, and showcases its commitment to being partners in sustainable agricultural development, the statement mentioned.The APRC agenda will
include a forum on agritourism, especially requested by the Sri Lankan government
This forum will give high-level delegates arriving in the island from across the Asia Pacific region the opportunity to recognise Sri
sector, according to the UN.
