FAO/UN to assistance to Armenia and Other countries stricken by food
and fuel crisis

YEREVAN, July 10. /ARKA/. FAO/UN food and agriculture organization
intends allocate $21 million as assistance for 48 countries mostly
damaged by the recent rise in prices for food and fuel, RIA Novosti
reports referring to UN news center.

Armenia and Kyrgyzstan found themselves among the countries badly
stricken by food and oil crises.

Under the program, poor peasants and small farmers will be provided
with seeds, fertilizers and other resources necessary for supporting
their business.

The key aim of the projects is to ensure sowing season.-0-