Liberian leader, Joseph Nyuma Boakai is scheduled on today Monday, October 14, 2024 to deliver remarks at the World Food Forum’s official opening ceremony,in Rome, Italy.
He is expected to speak under the theme “Good Food for All, Today and Tomorrow”.
The World Food Forum is expected to host numerous world leaders, all gathering to discuss global food security and sustainability.
This year’s overarching theme, “Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future,” emphasizes the critical importance of addressing food access and nutrition for sustainable development.
Among other things, Agriculture is a cornerstone of President Boakai’s ARREST Agenda, and his participation in the Forum is aimed at strengthening international support for Liberia’s agricultural development initiatives.
Earlier, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., and his delegation arrived in Rome, Italy to form a part of the Global gathering.
The Liberian delegation landed at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport and was welcomed by Javier D. Fernandez, Head of Protocol at the Vatican, along with the Liberian Ambassador to Italy, Andrew Kronyanh, and his staff.
Also present to receive the delegation were the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representative to Liberia, Bintia Stephen Tehicaya.
Accompanying the President are the Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Alexander Neutah; the Minister of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism, Jerelinmek Piah; Ambassador Antoinette Wolo, Chief of Protocol of Liberia; and key staff from the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs.