FAO/UN to assistance to Armenia and Other countries stricken by food and fuel crisis

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FAO/UN food and agriculture organization intends allocate $21 million as assistance for 48 countries mostly damaged by the recent rise in prices for food and fuel, RIA Novosti reports referring to UN news center.

YEREVAN, July 10. /ARKA/. FAO/UN food and agriculture organization intends allocate $21 million as assistance for 48 countries mostly damaged by the recent rise in prices for food and fuel, RIA Novosti reports referring to UN news center.

Armenia and Kyrgyzstan found themselves among the countries badly stricken by food and oil crises.

Under the program, poor peasants and small farmers will be provided with seeds, fertilizers and other resources necessary for supporting their business.

The key aim of the projects is to ensure sowing season.-0-

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