Azerbaijan joins Charity Bazaar in Rome
Rome, November 29, AZERTAC
Officials of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Italy, the Permanent Mission to the FAO and the Cultural Center of the country in Rome, participated in the UNWG 56th International Festival Charity Bazaar, held at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
The event, organized by the UN Women's Guild (UNWG), featured Azerbaijani stand which showcased samples of Azerbaijani cuisine, national souvenirs and handicrafts.
FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu and UN Women's Guild President Rose Mary Vargas delivered opening remarks at the event. They stressed the growing hunger crisis in the world and the importance of collaborative action for addressing it effectively.
FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu then familiarized himself with the stands.
The charity event aims to provide assistance to children and women in need worldwide. Various countries performed their cultural programs and organized the sale of national products.
Alongside Azerbaijan, this year's event was attended by the embassies of Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Oman, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Senegal, Thailand, and Peru in Italy.
All proceeds from the charity will benefit children in need.
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