09/26/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/26/2025 02:58
During a bilateral meeting in New York, WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain and Türkiye's Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Hakan Fidan, discussed practical steps to enhance collaboration, positioning Türkiye as a key humanitarian partner. The meeting underscored Türkiye's new role as an emerging donor.
The meeting explored the potential for a more systematic partnership, including the possibility of Türkiye serving as a strategic grain stock center to enable rapid emergency response.
With over 60 years of experience, WFP is committed to leverage its global logistics network to deliver food assistance where it's needed most-saving lives and changing lives every day.
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