World Food Program interested in continuation of its office's activity in Azerbaijan

The World Food Program is interested in continuation of the activity of its office in Azerbaijan, the Regional Director of the United Nations World Food Program Dali Balqassemi said during his meeting with Ali Hasanov, Deputy Prime Minister and chairman of the State Committee for Refugees and IDPs and Republic Commission on International Humanitarian Assistance.

Ali Hasanov said World Food Program leads among other international humanitarian organizations in Azerbaijan for the continuation of its activity and the volume of aid it provides to the country. Hasanov spoke of the ongoing processes in the region, including the Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh conflict and position of international organizations on the problem.

Hasanov also briefed Dali Balqassemi on President Ilham Aliyev's care for problems of refugees and IDPs in the country. He praised the activity of the World Food Program's office in Baku.

Dali Balqassemi stressed the role of the Azerbaijani leadership in accomplishments achieved in the sphere of cooperation. He hailed the Azerbaijani government's work to improve the living conditions of refugees and IPDs.

The sides also discussed the future status and role of the World Food Program. Head of the Organization's office in Azerbaijan Fuad Huseynov was present in the meeting.


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