Alexey Gordeev called the priorities of agriculture at the FAO forum in Voronezh

Источник: The DairyNews
Alexey Gordeev, the plenipotentiary of the President to the Central Federal district opened the 31st session of the FAO Regional conference for Europe in Voronezh, reports The DairyNews from the event. "The FAO forum is held in Russia, and this is an important step in strengthening cooperation in the field of food security", Gordeev said.
Gordeev stressed that Voronezh region is the largest agricultural region. 

"Russia has been actively involved in many FAO projects for 12 years. The FAO office has been operated since January 1, 2016, our country is funding several important projects of the organization", - said the Plenipotentiary.

According to Gordeev, among the priority areas of work is the development of agricultural areas.

"We have the experience and we are ready to share, there is a mutual desire and opportunity. The key topic is agroecology. Taking into account the increase in population and income in developed countries, demand for food will increase and, within the framework of old economic paradigms, it is impossible to solve urgent problems. The digitalization of agriculture, one of the promising areas of the agricultural sector, is of great importance. The Russian government is aimed at strengthening relations with the FAO and the participating countries", stated Gordeev.

We will remind, it is expected that in the coming days Alexey Gordeev will be appointed to the post of Deputy Prime Minister-supervisor of agro-industrial complex in the Government. 

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