India, Fiji sign MoU for cooperation in Agriculture and Allied Sectors

India and Fiji on June 22, 2021, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the field of agriculture and the allied sectors.

The agreement between the two countries was signed by the Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and the Minister of Agriculture, Waterways, and Environment, Fiji, Dr. Mahendra Reddy during a virtual meeting.

Key Highlights

• The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, India, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fiji will be the Executing Agencies from the respective sides.

• As per Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, the signing of the MoU between  India and Fiji will prove to be a milestone in further strengthening the multi-faceted cooperation between the two nations.

• Under the Agreement, a Joint Working Group will be established to set down the procedures and plans. The group will also recommend the programs of cooperation for achieving its aim.

• The Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries will remain valid for a period of 5 years from the date of its signing and any form of variation to its duration will be approved in writing by both parties.

• The cordial and friendly relations between both countries are based on cooperation, mutual respect, and strong cultural and people-to-people ties.

SOURCE: Jagran Josh

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