Lee Seong-hee, President of NongHyup, Elected as President of the International Cooperative Agricultural Organization

[Asia Economy Sejong=Reporter Kim Hyewon] Lee Seonghee, Chairman of the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation (NACF), was elected as the new chairman representing agricultural cooperatives worldwide at the International Cooperative Agricultural Organization (ICAO) General Assembly held in Seville, Spain, on the 17th (local time), NACF announced on the 20th.

Chairman Lee was re-elected as ICAO chairman for a four-year term, defeating his opponent Sanghani, Chairman of the Indian Fertilizer Cooperative (IFFCO). In his statement of views, he emphasized his commitment to key pledges such as ▲inviting cooperatives from developing countries for training and providing opportunities for ICAO Seoul Secretariat staff secondments ▲supporting outstanding students from developing countries to study at Nonghyup University ▲strengthening cooperation among cooperatives through the establishment of the ICAO digital platform, which garnered member support.

Chairman Lee expressed, "I will do my best to share the experience and vision of the Korean NACF, which has grown over the past 60 years into a global cooperative ranked in the top 10 worldwide, with cooperatives around the world and to achieve sustainable agricultural and rural development."

Founded in 1951, ICAO is an agricultural division under the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA), currently comprising 42 member institutions from 35 countries. NACF joined ICA as an associate member in 1963 and has been an active full member since 1972.

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