FAO in Lao People's Democratic Republic

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28 February 2019
Mr. Nasar Hayat, FAO Representative to Lao PDR paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Mr. Souphan KEOMIXAY, Minister for Planning and Investment on 28th February 2019. His Excellency the Minister shared the vision of the Government of Lao PDR on developing agriculture sector in the country. He said that...
25 February 2019
Floods in 2018 affected villages in the Xebangfai district which destroyed crops and property alike. Livelihood sources of farmers across the district were affected. Mr. Bounbeng and many other farmers and their families in Dangtha village were left on their own to face the affects of the natural disaster. Bounbeg recalled...
07 January 2019
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s Nutrition Secretariate held a meeting the Ministry leaders, technical officers, and representatives of development partners to review annual progress and plan future cooperation implementing the Lao PDR food-based nutrition policies and plans. Mr. Savanh Hanephome, the Chairperson of the MAF Nutrition Secretariat, and Deputy Director...
12 December 2018
Mr Nasar Hayat, FAO Representative to Lao PDR presented his credentials to H.E Mr. Sengphet HoungbounGnuang, Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lao PDR today (12 December 2018). The Deputy Minister thanked the Director General of FAO for FAO’s assistance to the country. He also applauded the work...
11 December 2018
Mr Nasar Hayat, FAO Representative to Lao PDR presented his credentials to  H.E. Dr. PhouangParisak Pravongviengkham, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. H.E. Dr. PhouangParisak Pravongviengkham, Deputy Minister for MAF received the credentials on behalf of the ministry. H.E. the Deputy Minister resolved to increase cooperation between FAO and MAF...