Commitments strengthened to support improving nutrition in Malawi

On 5 March, European Development Commissioner and SUN Lead Group Member Andris Piebalgs and Director General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, Jose Graziano da Silva made a join visit to Malawi, where they met with President Joyce Banda to discuss their commitment to providing assistance to the country in combating malnutrition and food insecurity.

For additional information read the EU Press Release and other news reports on the visit:

• Press Release: ‘Commissioner Piebalgs and FAO Director-General underline support for nutrition and food security in Malawi’
• The Guardian: ‘UN food chief praises Malawi president Joyce Banda for hunger progress’
• Devex: ‘Andris Piebalgs in Malawi: Let’s discuss nutrition’