FAO assures support for Bangladesh’s deep-sea fishing, fruit exports

Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) Director-General Dr Qu Dongyu has assured continued support to Bangladesh in developing its deep-sea fishing industry and enhancing agricultural exports, particularly in fruits. The commitment came during a meeting between Dr Qu and Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the World Food Forum and the FAO’s 80th Anniversary celebrations at the FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, on Monday, according to CA's press wing. Dr Qu warmly welcomed Professor Yunus, who visited the FAO headquarters to deliver a keynote address at the Forum’s flagship events. During the meeting, the Director-General lauded Professor Yunus’s lifelong contributions to agricultural and rural development in Bangladesh. Describing Bangladesh as a “high-performing country,” Dr Qu reaffirmed the...