Georgia and FAO Strengthen Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture

The Minister of Environment and Agriculture of Georgia, David Songulashvili, met with the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Qu Dongyu, during his working visit to Rome.

At the meeting, Minister Songulashvili positively assessed the ongoing cooperation with FAO, which has significantly expanded in recent years.

“The partnership between Georgia and FAO is fully aligned with our national priorities, including the modernization of the food sector, support for rural communities, and promotion of innovation. FAO’s technical support has been vital in advancing areas such as food safety, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable agriculture, and rural development,” said Songulashvili.

He noted that Georgia’s agricultural policy focuses on high-quality production, supported by the country’s diverse soil and climatic conditions, and the application of modern knowledge and technologies. According to the Minister, Georgia plans to deepen its cooperation with FAO in key sectors such as forestry, aquaculture, and the production of specialized products.

“Georgia expresses its readiness to further strengthen collaboration with FAO to establish inclusive, flexible, and sustainable agricultural and food systems. We welcome the development of a framework document for programmatic cooperation between FAO and Georgia for 2026–2030. This document will play a critical role in shaping the direction of our future cooperation,” Songulashvili stated.

The FAO Director-General, Qu Dongyu, praised the productive partnership with Georgia and expressed the organization’s readiness to continue supporting the country in enhancing the competitiveness of its agricultural sector, as well as improving food safety and security.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Minister Songulashvili extended an official invitation to the FAO Director-General to visit Georgia.