The Memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors between Lithuania and India signed in Delhi
Lithuanian Vice-Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Saulius Jakimavičius paid a visit to India on July 19 th.
In New Delhi, Vice-Minister Saulius Jakimavičius met with his Indian counterpart Minister of State of Agriculture Shri Sudarshan Bhagat and signed the Memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors between the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare of the Republic of India (MoU).
Memorandum provides institutional basis for cooperation in the fields of agriculture production including horticulture, post-harvest management, organic farming, cold chain development and agro processing industry, animal husbandry, dairying, aquaculture etc. It is expected that the MoU would help in capacity building, knowledge exchange between scientists and technicians, exchange of genetic resources, development of appropriate technologies and farm practices for enhancing agriculture productivity at farmer's field. The further cooperation between the two countries shall be undertaken through biennial work plan to be drawn up mutually to give effect to the objectives of the instant MoU.
During the high-level meeting Vice-Minister S.Jakimavičius presented Lithuanian experience in the development of the agricultural sector. He stressed that Lithuania and India has an untapped potential for cooperation in this field and signing of MoU will give us a great opportunity to extend our relations.
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