Head of International Organizations and Conferences Department Meets Representative of World Food Program

The Head of International Organizations and Conferences Department, Dr. Fadhel Alrahim, met with the Representative of the World Food Program in Iraq, Mr. Abdel Mageed Yahia, at the Ministry’s headquarters, on 28 October 2024.

During the meeting, they exchanged views on the tasks implemented by the World Food Program in coordination and cooperation with the relevant national authorities, especially the Ministries of Agriculture and Trade, the two sides also reviewed the latest developments related to preparing the strategic cooperation framework between Iraq and the United Nations country team for the period 2025-2029, especially with regard to developing the agricultural sector and enhancing food security.

Dr. Alrahim stressed the importance of sustaining coordination with national authorities to determine their needs in line with Iraq’s orientations and government program.

On his part, Mr. Yahia appreciated the role of the Foreign Ministry in providing the requirements for the work of specialized UN agencies, stressing the keenness of the World Food Program to implement the tasks assigned to it, and enhance constructive cooperation with the relevant Iraqi institutions.