The Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, Vladimir Bolea, met today, September 27, with the UN Resident Coordinator in the Republic of Moldova, Yeşim Oruç. During the meeting, the officials discussed the support provided by UN agencies to farmers in Moldova, the substantial challenges facing the agricultural sector, and the damages caused by the 2024 drought.
“During the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea emphasized the need for increased support for farmers affected by the drought, highlighting the devastating impact of this situation on agricultural production. He reiterated the importance of external assistance, addressing Ms. Yeşim Oruç to explore the possibility of additional support from UN agencies, particularly through initiatives to assist affected farmers and contribute to the Mutual Compensation Fund for Losses,” reads the statement issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA).
The source also mentioned that Yeşim Oruç expressed interest in the pressing challenges faced by the agricultural sector in the Republic of Moldova and requested details about the main difficulties encountered by the Ministry of Agriculture and farmers in general.
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”She emphasized contacting UN agencies to identify solutions and support opportunities, including exploring ways to contribute to the Mutual Fund. In conclusion, Minister Vladimir Bolea expressed his gratitude for the consistent support provided by the UN over the years, highlighting the importance of this collaboration for the development of agriculture.
In turn, Ms. Yeşim Oruç reaffirmed the UN’s willingness to work closely with the Ministry of Agriculture and assured that she would explore options to support the agricultural sector during this challenging period,” the ministry stated.