Outstanding Jordanian Participation in the FAO’s 80th Anniversary Celebrations in Rome
A delegation from the Board of Directors of the Jordan Dates Association (JODA) took part in the celebrations organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on the occasion of its 80th anniversary. The event was held as part of the “From Seed to Food” exhibition at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
During the ceremony, the President of the Association, Eng. Anwar Haddad, presented a special honorary shield to FAO Director-General Dr. Qu Dongyu. The shield was made from palm fronds and carved with the image of Petra and the JODA logo, in recognition of FAO’s efforts in supporting and developing the date palm sector in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan through the “One Country One Priority Product” (OCOP) initiative, implemented by the organization in Jordan.
The event was attended by His Excellency the Jordanian Ambassador to Rome, Mr. Qais Abu Dayyeh, along with former FAO Director-General Mr. José Graziano da Silva, His Majesty the King of Lesotho from Southern Africa, and a number of high-level international dignitaries.
Eng. Anwar Haddad also presented a special honorary shield to Ambassador Abu Dayyeh in appreciation of his support in promoting Jordanian dates on international platforms.
Sedra Dates Company also participated in the exhibition, showcasing premium Jordanian date products in its pavilion. Additionally, a documentary film was screened during the event, highlighting the long history of Jordanian dates, which dates back over 4,000 years B.C.
