UN bodies back Belt and Road initiative


BEIJING: Three United Nations Rome-based agencies have voiced support to the “Belt and Road” initiative as they said they are ready to explore opportunities offered by the initiative.

In a joint statement with the Chinese Agriculture Ministry, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development and the United Nations World Food Programme said they welcome the Chinese government’s initiative as it would offer potential opportunities in line with their respective missions.

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