BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 18. The World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Tajikistan and the country's milling industry today discussed the implementation of the national food fortification law, Trend reports citing the WFP's press service.
During a national roundtable, which was conducted by WFP, the next steps to further expand wheat flour fortification in Tajikistan were reviewed.
The WFP Country Director in Tajikistan Adham Musallam noted that the organization is committed to continuing to work with Government ministries, departments, and the private sector to further expand fortification.
"As a global leader in fortification, we have a body of experiences and knowledge to offer to contribute to better health and nutrition of Tajik children and their families," Musallam said.
Earlier in October, WFP also organized a study tour for a Tajik delegation to Uzbekistan for fortification partners to learn about the country’s regulatory framework and implementation of wheat flour fortification.