Russia to allocate $6 million to FAO for food security of Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan

Russia will allocate $6 million to the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) in 2015-2017 to assist three countries - Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, according to the legal information portal of the Russian government, Mir24.tv reported.

The indicated sum is aimed at providing technical assistance to the governments of the three countries to ensure food and nutrition security and sustainable agricultural development. Russia will make an annual contribution of $3 million over three years.