The Director General Dr Qu Dongyu, of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (19).
During the meeting, Dr Dongyu congratulated President Wickremesinghe for his efforts in navigating Sri Lanka through the recent economic crisis and subsequent reforms.
President Wickremesinghe, in turn, provided an overview of the progress made in the country’s ongoing recovery efforts.
He also stated the importance of introducing an agriculture modernisation project to enhance the sector’s productivity and sustainability.
The President sought the FAO’s collaboration and assistance in implementing this initiative, underscoring the pivotal role of agriculture in Sri Lanka’s economic development.
The meeting between President Wickremesinghe and Dr. Dongyu signifies a commitment to fostering international partnerships and leveraging expertise to address pressing economic and agricultural challenges facing Sri Lanka.