Georgetown: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Country Representative to Guyana Mr. Reuben Hamilton Robertson today presented his letters of Credence to Agriculture Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy.
The newly appointed FAO representative during brief discussions with Dr. Ramsammy spoke of ways in which the FAO can work closely with the Ministry of Agriculture to further push agriculture in the Region.
Among the areas of interest discussed were Agro-Processing, Value Added and Disaster Risk Management.
“The success of any DRM program depends on coordination and continuous monitoring and this is one of the areas FAO is excited to be working closely with the Ministry of Agriculture, ” he said.
Enhanced focus was placed on the Ministry 2013/2020 strategy which targeted the F5 approach in agriculture- Food, Fiber, Fuel, Fashion and Furniture. According to Robertson, such efforts will see Guyana reducing its imports in a major way.
Mr. Robertson’s work as the new Country Representative will be to not only enhance relations but to strengthen coordination to further push agriculture in Region.
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