Amman: His Majesty King Abdullah II received a delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), headed by Director General Qu Dongyu, at Al Husseiniya Palace.
According to Jordan News Agency, during the meeting, His Majesty was presented with the FAO Agricola Medal. This honor was in recognition of his efforts and contribution to the prosperity of peoples, supporting nutrition and food security both regionally and globally, with a particular emphasis on Jordan's humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
The FAO Agricola Medal is awarded to distinguished global leaders and institutions that play a significant role in promoting food security and nutrition, poverty reduction, and sustainable agriculture and rural development.
The King expressed his appreciation for the FAO's ongoing support to Jordan, especially regarding the National Food Security Information Management System launched by Jordan in late 2024. His Majesty affirmed Jordan's readiness to continue cooperating with the FAO on food security and agricultural development goals, in alignment with Jordan's Economic Modernisation Vision plans.
Her Royal Highness Princess Basma bint Ali and Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh were also present at the meeting.