19-11-2007 | Associate Membership in FAO

THE FAROE ISLANDS WERE GRANTED ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP IN FAO AT THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFERENCE IN ROME LAST WEEK

The Faroe Islands were granted associate membership in UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO, last week in Rome. At the thirty-fourth session of the FAO conference, 137 member states participated in the voting, amongst these 134 voted for Faroese associate membership.

The Prime Minister of the Faroes is grateful for this approval allowing the Faroes to play a more active role in international cooperation within the fields of fishery, sustainability and development. The Faroes can contribute with knowledge and experience in fishery and aqua culture. Moreover, as a global forum, FAO is of vital importance for the Faroes.  

The Prime Minister of the Faroes held a speech in which he expressed his gratitude and the many future opportunities in the new collaboration. Click here to read the Prime Minister’s speech.

In connection with our associate membership in FAO, an information brochure is now available about Faroese fishery, aquaculture and the purpose of membership in FAO. Download brochure

For further information, contact Mr. Páll Nolsøe, +298 35 10 28