José Graziano da Silva to head FAO

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28-Jun-2011 (14 years 11 months 12 days ago)
FAO member nations today elected José Graziano da Silva of Brazil as its new Director-General.

Mr Graziano da Silva, 61, received a total of 92 votes out of 180 votes cast.

The election took place on the second day of the 37th Conference of FAO, the highest governing body of the organization.