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Regional cooperation for food security in South Asia

H.E. Prof. K.V. Thomas, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India, addressing the inaugural session of the South Asia Policy Dialogue on Regional Cooperation for Strengthening Food Security Strategies, at the Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi.Photo Credit: UN ESCAPAs the Parliament of India debated the milestone National Food Security Bill, some 90 food security experts and policy makers from seven countries in South Asia converged in New Delhi to discuss priorities for accelerating effective regional cooperation for food security. Organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Continue reading →