BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Brunei will host the 38th session of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) regional conference for Asia-Pacific on Monday, authorities said on Saturday.

The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism said in a press release that the conference presents a strategic opportunity for Brunei to showcase its rich traditions, local products, and advancements in agriculture.

Held biennially, the conference is scheduled to take place from April 20 to 24 at a hotel near the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan.