1. The Expert Consultation on Avocado Production Development in Asia and the Pacific was held at the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) in Bangkok, Thailand, from 27 to 29 April, 1999. It was organized and sponsored by FAO/RAP. Experts from Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam participated in the Expert Consultation, together with representatives of FAO. The list of participants is given in Annex 1.
2. The Senior Plant Production and Protection Officer, FAO/RAP, presented Introductory Remarks in his capacity as the organizer of the Consultation. The FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok, Thailand, delivered the Welcome Address. The Deputy Regional Representative, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, was present during the Opening Session.
