Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar in a meeting with the visiting Minister of International Affairs and Co-operation of Botswana, Dr Lemogang Kwape in New Delhi has discussed the issues of cooperation between the two countries in Agriculture and Allied Sectors.
In the meeting, both Ministers expressed satisfaction with the friendly and close bilateral relations between the two countries.
Tomar said that overseas Indians are making a significant contribution to the economy of Botswana. He spoke about the possibility of further enhancing bilateral trade to increase the benefits of farmers-producers of both countries.
Both the ministers emphasized promoting the cultivation of Nutri-cereals on a large scale given their nutritious value and significance.
Tomar informed us that India is gearing up to celebrate the International Year of Millets on a global scale.
Both countries also discussed the issues of market access for their agricultural products and assured each other of resolving the issues at the earliest.
Since the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two Governments in January 2010 on Cooperation in Agriculture and Allied Sectors has expired, the two Ministers agreed upon the early revival of the MoU.
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