A representative of the Viet Nam Farmers’ Union expressed her hope that FAO will continue to accompany Viet Nam in promoting high-tech and environmentally friendly agriculture, delivering tangible benefits to farmers.

Viet Nam is hosting the inter‑regional high‑level forum on the OCOP (One Commune - One Product) model from July 15–16, bringing together 14 African ministers.

Although the “fever” of food prices has cooled down globally, food security challenges remain serious for African countries, as drought, unrest and power shortages are still pushing millions of Africans into starvation.

Food security has been the most talked-about topic during the High-Level Week of the 77th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, which is currently taking place in New York, the US. Amid shortages in supply, the risk of food insecurity is a concern of every country.