Robert Abisoghomonyan and WFP Deputy Executive Director discuss continuity of

Armenian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Robert Abisoghomonyan met Matthew Hollingworth, Deputy Executive Director for Programme Operations at the UN World Food Programme (WFP), on the sidelines of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in Yerevan.

Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade reported the meeting.

The participants praised the cooperation established between Armenia and WFP, including in addressing humanitarian needs and ensuring food security. They stressed the importance of ensuring the continuity of WFP programmes in Armenia aimed at strengthening the country’s food systems and increasing resilience to emergencies.

The meeting addressed issues on the Armenia–WFP bilateral agenda, particularly the “Sustainable School Feeding” programme and WFP’s Country Strategic Plan for Armenia for 2026–2030. The deputy minister praised WFP’s contribution to establishing the national school feeding system, highlighting the programme’s importance for children’s health, access to education and support for local agricultural production.

The participants emphasised the importance of sharing Armenia’s experience in this field with other countries to support the development of sustainable school feeding systems and expand international cooperation.

They also exchanged views on multilateral issues, including the UN80 reforms. They stressed the importance of improving the effectiveness of the UN’s development and humanitarian work through the reforms and ensuring support aligned with member states’ national priorities.