Govt okays MoU with UAE for cooperation in agriculture

The government today approved the signing of an agreement between India and the United Arab Emirates in the area of agriculture and allied sectors.

"The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and the United Arab Emirates in the field of agriculture and allied sectors," an official statement said.

"It will promote understanding of best agricultural practices in the two countries and will help in better productivity at farmer fields as well as improved global market access leading to equity and inclusiveness," it said.

The cooperation in agricultural technology would lead to innovative techniques for increasing productivity leading to strengthening of food security, the statement said.