FAO Director-General Meets Brazilian Minister to Strengthen Agrifood Collaboration

• FAO Director-General met with H.E. Luiz Paulo Teixeira in Rome.
• Brazil emphasized its partnership with FAO for global agrifood systems.
• Minister highlighted upcoming COP30 to showcase Brazil’s sustainability efforts.
• Both parties agreed to enhance collaboration on food security.
• Future FAO conference scheduled for Brazil in 2026.

FAO Director-General and Brazilian Minister Meet in Rome

The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently engaged in a significant bilateral meeting with H.E. Luiz Paulo Teixeira, Brazil’s Minister for Agrarian Development and Family Agriculture. This meeting took place during the backdrop of the 44th Session of the FAO Ministerial Conference, held at the organization’s headquarters in Rome. In a show of warmth and collaboration, the Director-General highlighted the robust partnership that has existed between FAO and Brazil over the years, recalling his recent visits to Brazil, particularly those related to G20 engagements during Brazil’s Presidency in 2024.

Strengthening Partnerships for Agrifood Systems

During the discussions, the Director-General praised Brazil’s ongoing commitment to pivotal global goals, especially those related to eradicating hunger and achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He expressed admiration for Brazil’s dedication to implementing South-South and Triangular Cooperation initiatives in this regard. Minister Teixeira reciprocated this sentiment, emphasizing Brazil’s esteem for its partnership with FAO. He underscored the importance of FAO in spearheading initiatives like the Support Mechanism for the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, highlighting its crucial role in galvanizing support for reforms in global agrifood systems.

A Shared Vision for Sustainable Agrifood Systems

Minister Teixeira also brought attention to the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) scheduled in Brazil for November 2025. He noted that this platform would allow Brazil to demonstrate its commitment to environmental sustainability, particularly in areas like forest restoration, protective measures for the Amazon, and food sovereignty. The Director-General took a moment to acknowledge these exciting initiatives while also referencing the planned 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC39) slated for Brazil in 2026. Both parties then agreed on a mutual goal: to bolster collaboration toward developing agrifood systems that are resilient, efficient, inclusive, and sustainable, aligning closely with the mandates of FAO and Brazil’s governmental priorities.

This meeting between the FAO Director-General and Brazil’s Minister for Agrarian Development underscores the enduring commitment to combating hunger and fostering sustainable agrifood systems. With upcoming initiatives like COP30 and LARC39, Brazil is poised to further its leadership in these domains. Strengthening collaboration and partnership will be essential for addressing global food security challenges.