Today, the FCBL had the distinct honour of welcoming the FAO Representative for Bhutan and Nepal, Mr. Ken Shimizu, with the FAO Bhutan Country Office Team, to our headquarters. The visit reaffirmed our shared commitment to strengthening Bhutan's food systems through meaningful partnerships and collaborative action. During the meeting, our Chief Executive Officer highlighted FCBL's strategic role in ensuring national food security, maintaining strategic food reserves, stabilizing market prices, and supporting agricultural value chains. He also emphasized key areas where collaboration and technical support from FAO could further strengthen FCBL's mandate. Our Service Director presented specific priority areas and initiatives where FAO's expertise and partnership would be instrumental in enhancing the Corporation's institutional and operational capacity. The discussions provided a valuable platform for exchanging ideas on promoting sustainable agriculture, improving food security, and building resilient food systems in Bhutan. We are confident that closer collaboration between FCBL and FAO will facilitate knowledge sharing, foster innovation, strengthen institutional capabilities, and create lasting benefits for farmers, consumers, and the nation as a whole. FCBL extends its sincere appreciation to Mr. Ken and FAO Bhutan for the productive engagement and looks forward to building a strong and enduring partnership that contributes to the sustainable growth and development of Bhutan's agri-food sector.