NEW DELHI: India and Russia on Friday agreed to further increase trade and strengthen their bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector.
The issue came up for discussion during a meeting between Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and visiting deputy PM of Russia Dmitry Patrushev here at Krishi Bhawan.
"Key areas of dialogue included enhancing agricultural trade between the two countries," said a statement from the agriculture ministry. It noted Chouhan during the meeting emphasised the role of international collaboration in welfare of farmers and food security of citizens. "Dmitry Patrushev conveyed Russia's keen interest in deepening agricultural trade ties with India and showed interest in formalising partnership through Memorandum of Understanding," said the statement.
The issue came up for discussion during a meeting between Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and visiting deputy PM of Russia Dmitry Patrushev here at Krishi Bhawan.
"Key areas of dialogue included enhancing agricultural trade between the two countries," said a statement from the agriculture ministry. It noted Chouhan during the meeting emphasised the role of international collaboration in welfare of farmers and food security of citizens. "Dmitry Patrushev conveyed Russia's keen interest in deepening agricultural trade ties with India and showed interest in formalising partnership through Memorandum of Understanding," said the statement.
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