The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was launched at the 70th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in October 2015 while the goals under the 2030 Agenda are universally applicable, it is expected national targets are determined in line with global targets. These should take into account different baseline conditions, capacities and levels of development, and national priorities. This paper discusses the linkage of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to challenges and drivers in the region, to kick-start discussion on regional and national targets. The government authorities responsible for agriculture would have to take the lead in identifying national priorities for Goal 2 of the 2030 Agenda and also have to play a part in determining national targets under goals 6, 8, 12, 13, 14 and 15. Government authorities responsible for forestry would have to take the lead in determining national targets under Goal 15 and authorities responsible for the environment would have to take the lead in determining national targets under goals 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14. The different ministries would also need to ensure cross-sectoral dialogue, to guarantee integrated and comprehensive implementation of SDGs. These targets would have to be incorporated into agricultural and rural development policies of member countries and harmonized with other policies and strategies complementing and strengthening efforts targeted to rural development and agriculture. FAO remains committed to work with member countries to assist them in meeting SDGs targets in line with its Strategic Framework.