Qu Dongyu Reappointed as Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations China | Director General | Qu Dongyu
The 43rd session of the General Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations held an election for the new Director General in Rome, Italy on the 2nd. Chinese candidate and current Director General Qu Dongyu was successfully re elected with a high number of votes.
The election of the Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization adopted an anonymous vote, with a total of 182 member states voting. Qu Dongyu received 168 votes and was successfully re elected. Qu Dongyu's new term will officially begin on August 1st, with a term of 4 years.
According to public information, Qu Dongyu was born in 1963 and served as the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China. She has long been engaged in agricultural and rural work and has rich practical experience in policy planning, administrative management, reform and innovation, and international cooperation. He has served as Vice Chairman of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and has deeply participated in agricultural exchanges and cooperation under mechanisms such as the United Nations, the G20, and the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation.
According to the personal profile on the official website of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Qu Dongyu, from Hunan Province, China, took office as the Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations on August 1, 2019.
Director Qu comes from a peasant family and has studied at Hunan Agricultural University, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and Wageningen University in the Netherlands. He has obtained a Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, a Master's degree in Plant Genetics and Breeding, and a PhD in Agriculture and Environmental Science, respectively.
After completing his studies, Dr. Qu Dongyu actively devoted himself to China's reform and opening up, and also engaged in scientific research and management work. He has achieved a series of achievements both domestically and internationally, and is an internationally renowned agricultural expert.
Dr. Qu has long been committed to exploring how to ensure food security worldwide. He firmly believes that freedom from hunger is a fundamental human right, and the world has the ability to eliminate food insecurity in this century. When facing challenges, he always adheres to the principle of "finding a way out through problems". This principle has persisted throughout his entire career, whether during his tenure in central and local governments, as well as during his research and serving as the director of research institutes in scientific research institutions, or as the head of the human resources department at the China Three Gorges Engineering Corporation with an investment of up to 40 billion US dollars.
Qu Dongyu embodies the combination of "Asian spirit" and "global thinking" through practical actions. His achievements in scientific research and innovation have been widely recognized. In the past thirty years, he has actively participated in international exchanges and cooperation, carefully planned a series of major events, including the World Potato Conference, the International Rice Conference, and the International Plant Protection Conference. He has also participated in important work of multilateral initiatives such as the World Trade Organization and the G20, as well as multiple bilateral initiatives aimed at Asia, Africa, and Latin America. He also directly assisted the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Bank in designing flagship projects for South South cooperation.
The motto of General Secretary Qu Dongyu is "Life can be simple, work cannot be simple.".
Qu Dongyu, Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization: Respected Chairman, Vice Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you all for making the right choices at the right time. Let us unite to build a better world, a healthier Earth, and a more prosperous world that puts people first. You can trust me and my team. I will start the countdown and run for my promise. Thank you very much.
Qu Dongyu was first elected as the Director General in June 2019, becoming the first Chinese Director General. Over the past four years, the Food and Agriculture Organization of China has effectively responded to global food security challenges by optimizing its management structure, expanding new functions, and adopting new business models. It has strongly supported the transformation of the global agricultural and food system, and promoted the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and sustainable development goals, which has been recognized by a large number of member countries.
Chinese Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Tang Renjian: Dr. Qu Dongyu's successful re-election reflects the recognition of member countries for his dedicated performance in his first term, as well as the high appreciation of the international community for China's firm support for multilateralism and the promotion of global development. China has made remarkable achievements in maintaining food security and winning the battle against poverty. Countries around the world hope to see more contributions from China in international food and agricultural affairs.
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations was established in 1945, with its headquarters in Rome. It is a specialized agricultural institution within the United Nations system and has significant influence in global food policy exchange, standard setting, and information statistics. There are currently 194 member states, one member organization, and two associate members.
China is one of the founding members of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Since restoring its seat in the organization in 1973, China has maintained a good cooperative relationship with the Food and Agriculture Organization and has always been a member of the Council. Since 1978, the Food and Agriculture Organization of China has implemented nearly 500 domestic, regional, and international projects in China. At the same time, China actively fulfills its obligations as a member state and extensively participates in and supports the activities of the Food and Agriculture Organization.
