


ArmInfo. On the sidelines of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP19) in Yerevan, Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Robert Abisogomonyan met with Matthew Hollingworth, Deputy Executive Director for Operational Programs at the UN World Food Programme (WFP).
According to the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry, the interlocutors highly praised the established cooperation between Armenia and WFP, including in the areas of addressing humanitarian needs and ensuring food security. They emphasized the importance of ensuring the continuity of WFP programs in Armenia aimed at strengthening Armenia's food systems and increasing resilience in emergency situations.
The meeting addressed issues on the Armenia-WFP bilateral agenda, in particular the Sustainable School Feeding program and the WFP Armenia Strategic Plan for 2026-2030. Abisogomonyan praised WFP's contribution to the establishment of a national school feeding system, emphasizing the importance of this program for children's health, access to education, and the development of local agricultural production. The importance of sharing Armenia's experience in this area with other countries was emphasized, which will contribute to the development of sustainable school feeding systems and expand international cooperation.
The interlocutors also exchanged views on issues on the multilateral agenda, including the UN-80 reforms. They emphasized the importance of enhancing the effectiveness of UN development and humanitarian assistance within the framework of the reforms, as well as ensuring support is aligned with the national priorities of Member States.


