In this message, the sovereign extended to Graziano da Silva his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes of health, happiness and success in his mission as chief of FAO.

 HM the King said that the re-election of Graziano da Silva shows the esteem of member states for his rich experience and competence in managing this international organization.

 The sovereign said he is convinced that, thanks to his qualities, Graziano da Silva will continue his efforts to reinforce the role of this international organization in helping states adopt agricultural policies that would ensure food security for their citizens, decrease poverty and starvation and rationalize the exploitation of human resources.