Rome: The Permanent Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the United Nations Agencies in Rome was officially unveiled on Thursday. This marks a significant development in China’s diplomatic engagement with international organizations focused on food and agriculture.

According to Namibia Press Agency, China restored its lawful seat in the United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in April 1973 and formally established its Permanent Representation to the UN Agencies for Food and Agriculture in 1982. This representation witnessed an upgrade to the ambassadorial level in 2020. In August 2025, it was officially elevated to the status of a Permanent Mission to the UN Agencies in Rome.

The United Nations’ specialized agencies for food and agriculture, which include the FAO, the World Food Programme, and the International Fund for Agricultural Development, are headquartered in Rome, the capital of Italy.