INVC,
Delhi,
A delegation of diplomats from Embassies and High Commissions in New Delhi representing respective Ministries of Agriculture called on Agriculture Minister Shri Radha Mohan Singh here today to know about the plans and policy of the new Government for cooperation in the agriculture and allied sector.
Agriculture Minister spelt out the priorities of the new Government which would focus on marginal and small farmers, skill development and new farm jobs etc. Diplomats from these countries expressed their desire to cooperate and further strengthen bilateral relations with India in the field of agriculture and offered their expertise in the field of cold chain development, post harvest management and overall development of Indian agriculture.
The diplomats invited Union Agriculture Minister to visit their respective countries for developing stronger relations. Agriculture Minister told diplomats that he is also looking forward for visits of their Agriculture Ministers to India to have purposeful and productive discussions for strengthening cooperation.
Secretary, Shri Ashish Bahuguna and senior officers of the Ministry also participated in the discussions.
