President Ts.Elbegdorj called on the head of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
of the United Nations, Jacques Diouf, at FAO headquarters in Rome on Tuesday.

Diouf congratulated Elbegdorj on his successful visit to
Italy and recalled his own visit to Mongolia.

Elbegdorj thanked Diouf for receiving him and noted the
results of cooperative efforts between Mongolia and the FAO. The FAO has
implemented projects and programs worth some USD 9 million in Mongolia since
1974.

Elbegdorj told Diouf that Mongolia would like to export
wheat and animal products to Asia and the Pacific region, and he asked for the
FAO’s assistance in that regard. Elbegdorj also said Mongolia would like to
host the next meeting of the FAO’s Asia and Pacific branch, so the country can
demonstrate its agricultural export possibilities.

Elbegdorj also suggested establishing fish farms in
Mongolia, because the country has many clear rivers and lakes.

Diouf supported the president’s suggestion and said he would
take time to study all the issues raised in the meeting. He added that the FAO
is preparing its plan for the next four years, and that the president’s
requests and suggestions would be taken into consideration.