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25th Anniversary of the United Nations Postal Administration - FAO - 400 CF

Issued in 1976, this stamp commemorates the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Postal Administration (1951-1976) and highlights the work of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The design depicts agricultural workers cultivating farmland alongside a reproduction of a United Nations FAO postage stamp, symbolizing efforts to improve food production, agricultural development, and rural livelihoods throughout the world. By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Federal and Islamic Republic of the Comoros expressed support for the humanitarian and development objectives of the United Nations and its specialized agencies. The issue emphasized the importance of agriculture in food security and economic development, while recognizing the FAO's contribution to combating hunger, improving agricultural productivity, and supporting sustainable development in developing nations.