ROME: Kuwaiti Ambassador to Italy Sheikh Azzam Al-Sabah meets with the representative of Kuwait's permanent delegation to FAO. - KUNA

ROME: Kuwait was re-elected yesterday as UN Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) governing council member representing Near East and North Africa (NENA) Group, for the fifth time. In a statement to KUNA, Kuwait's permanent delegation to FAO said member states, holding their 164rd session, elected Kuwait as a member of the 49-member council for the period from July 2021 to December 2024.

Kuwaiti Ambassador to Italy Sheikh Azzam Mubarak Al-Sabah commended the re-election of Kuwait, which reflects the international appreciation for its development and humanitarian role in the world.

Kuwait's Permanent Representative to FAO Yousef Al-Juhail thanked the member countries for their re-election as it reflects Kuwait's status and active role in the organization regarding food security issues. The Council's tasks are focused on food and agriculture issues in the world. - KUNA