Iraq Participates in IFAD Meetings

The sessions of the International Fund for Agricultural Development of the United Nations (IFAD) held in the capital Rome were concluded, and Iraq participated at the level of its Ambassador to Rome and his permanent delegate.

The participating Iraqi delegation was keen to attend all sessions and interact,  stressing that Iraq values ​​the work of the organization and partners, and believes that the path to sustainable development passes through rural areas, stressing the importance of the role of women and youth in rural development. The conference issued an urgent appeal calling on the world’s decision-makers, from countries and public institutions to increase investment in rural development to combat hunger and poverty.