Addis Ababa, 13 August 2011 -Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affair, Hailemariam Desalegn on Friday, August 12, 2011 held discussion with FAO Director-General, Dr. Jacques Diouf.The two officials discussed on the current situation in the Horn of Africa in general and Ethiopia in particular. Dr. Diouf on the occasion commended Ethiopia’s aid use. “Ethiopia has a good record of managing aid properly and using it for the intended purpose,” he said.Due to its efficient use of aid, the country is getting more and more supports from the international community, he added.
Dr. Diouf further expressed his concern about the current economic crises, increase in food prices and volatility emerged in various parts of the globe.“We have a long way to go so as to ensure food security particularly in developing countries by increasing agricultural productivity,” he underscored.Dr. Diouf also appreciated the Ethiopian government for providing shelter for the Somali refugees sheltered in various refugees camps.Hailemariam on his part expressed Ethiopia’s willingness to work hand in hand with FAO so as to increase agriculture productivity in the country.(waltainfo.com)
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