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FAO has designated four institutions globally as FAO Reference Centers for Antimicrobial Resistance and Aquatic Biosecurity; two in China, one in USA and one in India at Nitte (DU), Mangalore. The official launch of these centres took place on 26 June 2023 at the FAO Headquarters, Rome. The program was webcasted in all the six UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish). The Keynote speech on behalf of Nitte management was delivered by Pro Chancellor Mr. Vishal Hegde (online). The Indian Ambassador to Italy along with Ambassadors from China and the US were present to witness the launch.
Dr. Indrani Karunasagar and Dr. Iddya Karunasagar represented Nitte University. The following are the additional dignitaries from the designated centres and FAO representatives: Dr. Melba B. Reantaso, team leader, Ms Maria Helena Semedo, Deputy Director General, FAO; Dr. Keith Sumption Chief Veterinary officer FAO; Mr. Mannel Barange, Director, Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, FAO; Dr. Audun Lem, Director Director, Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, FAO; Dr Mark Keenum, President, Mississippi State University, Mr Xiangming Lin, Vice President, Chinese Academy of Fisheries Science (CAFS), Ms Wang Qing, Division Director, Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute CAFS; Mr Zhang Qingli, Division director, Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute, CAFS.

Event Date : 2023-06-23

Venue : FAO Rome, Italy

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