India, May 20 -- Director-General of FAO Dr. QU Dongyu presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the FAO Agricola Medal for 2026, the Organization's highest award, in a ceremony held in the historic FAO Plenary Hall at FAO Headquarters Rome.

DG, FAO warmly congratulated the Prime Minster, and said "the medal is in recognition of his contribution and commitment to the welfare of all people; the introduction of landmark schemes during his tenure to enhance agricultural productivity; bolstering food security, and improving farmer's welfare; his support to FAO's fundamental goals of fighting hunger and poverty, and attaining universal food security; the pursuit of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals; and his efforts to priorit...