Lebanon’s Caretaker Agriculture Minister Abbas Hajj Hassan met on Monday with a delegation from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), led by Ambassador Veronica Quattrola.
The meeting focused on key issues concerning Lebanon’s agricultural sector, especially assessing the damage caused by Israeli bombings on agricultural areas.
The discussions aimed to determine the extent of the damage across various agricultural zones and explore ways to support affected farmers.
In addition, the progress of the Farmers’ Registry project in Lebanon was reviewed. This initiative aims to centralize data on Lebanese farmers, making it easier for them to access future support.
The talks also covered the technical and operational measures needed to enhance the registry and ensure it can be effectively used for relief operations.
Minister Hassan expressed gratitude to the FAO for its ongoing cooperation and dedication to supporting Lebanon, stressing the importance of collaborative efforts to ensure the sustainability of the country’s agricultural sector and achieve food security amid the challenging circumstances Lebanon is facing.
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