{"id":153488,"date":"2025-10-17T10:08:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T08:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esteri.it\/sala_stampa\/archivionotizie\/\/2025\/10\/giornata-mondiale-dellalimentazione-il-ministro-tajani-partecipa-alla-cerimonia-per-l80-anniversario-della-fao-e-inaugura-il-nuovo-museo-e-rete-dellalimentaz-2\/"},"modified":"2025-10-20T09:10:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T07:10:32","slug":"giornata-mondiale-dellalimentazione-il-ministro-tajani-partecipa-alla-cerimonia-per-l80-anniversario-della-fao-e-inaugura-il-nuovo-museo-e-rete-dellalimentaz-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.esteri.it\/en\/sala_stampa\/archivionotizie\/eventi\/2025\/10\/giornata-mondiale-dellalimentazione-il-ministro-tajani-partecipa-alla-cerimonia-per-l80-anniversario-della-fao-e-inaugura-il-nuovo-museo-e-rete-dellalimentaz-2\/","title":{"rendered":"World Food Day. Minister Tajani attends FAO\u2019s 80th anniversary ceremony and inaugurates the new \u201cMuseum and Network of Food and Agriculture\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On 16 October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, attended the opening ceremony for World Food Day at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This year\u2019s event held particular significance, marking the 80<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary of the FAO, whose headquarters are based in Rome.<\/p>\n<p>Representing Italy and underscoring the country\u2019s close partnership with the Organization were the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, and the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni. The ceremony also featured the extraordinary participation of Pope Leo XIV and distinguished guests, including the Queen of Spain, the King of Lesotho, the President of Uruguay, the Princess of Jordan, senior officials from the UN agencies in Rome, and former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.<\/p>\n<p>Minister Tajani reaffirmed the Italian Government\u2019s commitment to the right to food and highlighted Italy\u2019s focus on sustainable development. \u201cItaly stands at the forefront of efforts to build bridges of dialogue and cooperation, promoting peace, well-being, and growth,\u201d he stated, adding, \u201cToday we celebrate 80 years of a shared commitment to safeguarding the right to food and ensuring food security for all\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Particularly noteworthy in the current international context is the \u201cFood for Gaza\u201d programme, launched last year by Italy in collaboration with the FAO, the World Food Programme, and the Red Cross\/Red Crescent, providing support to the civilian population in Gaza. In the same spirit, the Minister highlighted Italy\u2019s strategic engagement in Africa. He also recalled Italy\u2019s initiative at the United Nations for an Olympic Truce during the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.<\/p>\n<p>The plenary session was preceded by the inauguration of the \u201cMuseum and Network of Food and Agriculture\u201d (FAO MuNe), financed by Italian Cooperation. In his remarks during the ribbon-cutting, Minister Tajani emphasised that \u2013 now more than ever \u2013 food security is synonymous with peace. Housed within the FAO headquarters, the museum aims to foster a stronger sense of community and networking, showcasing the Organization\u2019s work and Italy\u2019s contribution to the FAO mission. The museum comprises eleven rooms, featuring artworks and multimedia installations that illustrate the history of agriculture and the future of sustainable food systems, fields in which Italy has consistently played a leading role.<\/p>\n<p>Italy is the FAO\u2019s seventh largest contributor (2024 data). Over the past three years, mandatory and voluntary contributions have remained stable, averaging approximately EUR 27 million per year. Over 900 Italians are employed by the FAO, the UN\u2019s first specialised agency. The Organization plays a central role in promoting food sustainability and poverty reduction. Since 1945, it has been particularly vital for the most vulnerable populations, contributing to peace and security even in contexts where basic necessities are scarce.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On 16 October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, attended the opening ceremony for World Food Day at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This year\u2019s event held particular significance, marking the 80th anniversary of the FAO, whose headquarters are based in Rome. 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