Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed was awarded the prestigious FAO Agricola medal.
The Prime Minister was given this award today in Italy. Rome is a city.
by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO); Dr. Abiy at the event he organized in Rome; It is said that he presented them with the prestigious Agricola medal for their efforts to ensure food security.
Gu Dogyu, director-general of FAO; The Prime Minister said "Congratulations!" to FAO's highest award, the Agricola Medal.
He pointed out that this award is given to leaders and other prominent people of the world for their successful efforts to ensure food security and reduce poverty. With this, the Agricola Medal is being presented to the Minister: * For their contributions to Ethiopia's rural and economic development
* Especially for their personal support of the "Wheat, Food Self-sufficiency Program".
* He explained that it is the work of Green Legacy in Ethiopia.
In the past, the director-general is reported to have said, "I have seen the amazing progress that Ethiopia is making in the last 5 years."
This was made possible by the "effective, accountable and stable leadership given by the Prime Minister," said the Director General of FAO; They said that the progress that they have observed is recorded in "difficult national, regional and global challenges in the past years;... and this is a message not only for Ethiopia, but also for Africa as a continent".
On his part, the Prime Minister expressed his gratitude for the award and recognition in his message; "Our focus on agricultural products that are of high value and industrial input is yielding promising results. We will continue our journey towards food sovereignty," he said.
It is said that FAO leaders, diplomats, and representatives of various institutions were present during the awarding of the FAO Agricola Medal.