Venezuela presents advances in food security during Nutrition Week in Rome

Published at: 26/05/2026 02:01 PM

The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is actively participating in the Nutrition Week in Rome 2026 (Rome Nutrition Week — RNW26), a key multilateral space for the exchange of experiences, innovation and transformation of sustainable agri-food systems.

The event is held from May 25 to 28 at the headquarters of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), bringing together governments, academies and experts to promote actions that strengthen global food security.

The Venezuelan delegation is made up of authorities from the Ministry of People's Power for Food (MINPPAL) and the National Institute of Nutrition (INN). Among the representatives are Juan Carlos Piñero Ysea, Deputy Minister of Business and Services of the MINPPAL; Oswaldo Elbano Suárez Correa, Director of International Affairs of the MINPPAL ; Ever Onaiver Gutiérrez Peña, Deputy Technical Director of the INN; Denny Yerly Molina Garabito, Director of Education of the INN; and Deputy José Diego Castillo Centeno, president of SABILVEN, who share national experiences related to public policies, food education, nutritional innovation and community strengthening.

The delegation is accompanied by Ambassador Marilyn Di Luca Santaella, permanent representative to the UN in Rome. Their participation reinforces the regional coordination agenda of the Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC), whose Pro Tempore Presidency is currently held by Venezuela.

Innovation and ancient knowledge

During the meeting, Venezuela presents its advances and public policies distributed in the following strategic axes: biodiversity, culture and ancestral foods; sustainable agri-food systems and food innovation; community participation and the role of rural women and fishermen, and South-South Cooperation and strategies for nutritional strengthening.

On Monday, as part of the “Nutrition Evidence and Innovation for Shaping Agrifood Systems Transformation” block, the Venezuelan technical team participates in international cooperation tables. In addition, an ancient Amazonian culinary demonstration will be presented to highlight the nutritional and cultural value of the country's territorial knowledge.

With this participation, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda, Venezuela ratifies its commitment to Bolivarian Peace Diplomacy, promoting multilateralism, solidarity cooperation and the construction of more sustainable, inclusive and resilient food systems for the peoples of the world.

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