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China’s Qu Dongyu was re-elected president of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) on Sunday, despite being widely criticised by Western governments.
The 59-year-old, who had no rival candidate, received 168 of 182 votes at a general assembly in Rome.
The second four-year mandate for Qu is set to last until the end of July 2027.
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The former Chinese politician has long been under pressure, especially from Western countries, with diplomats saying cooperation with Qu is difficult.
According to recent research from German public broadcaster ARD, the president has aligned the important UN organisation with Chinese interests in recent years.
The body, which tries to combat hunger, improve nutrition and boost food security, receives billions of dollars in funding.
The FAO did not respond to the ARD report when asked by dpa.


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Qu Dongyu received 168 of 182 votes at a general assembly in Rome. The second four-year mandate for Qu is set to last until the end of July 2027
The former Chinese politician has long been under pressure, especially from Western countries, with diplomats saying cooperation with Qu is difficult


Qu Dongyu, who had no rival candidate, received 168 of 182 votes at a general assembly in Rome. The second four-year mandate for Qu is set to last until the end of July 2027.


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