Chinese manager QU Dongyu was today re-elected for a second term as director general of FAO, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. In the ballot of FAO member countries, Qu received a total of 168 votes out of 182 deposited.
Nominated by China, QU was the only candidate for FAO’s top position in today’s election. His new mandate will last from 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2027. The election took place on the second day of the FAO Conference, underway in Rome until 7 July.
