The United Nation's Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), yesterday awarded the Medal of the International Food Day to President His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in appreciation of his humanitarian services and his generous help to the needy around the world.

The medal was delivered to Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan by FAO Director-General Jacques Diouf during a meeting with him here. Diouf praised Sheikh Zayed's humanitarian efforts and his continued assistance to developing countries.

Sheikh Sultan said that the policy of the UAE under the leadership of Sheikh Zayed was based on helping needy people around the world and assisting them to achieve sustainable development.