Agriculture Minister Chouhan to Join BIMSTEC Meeting in Kathmandu Tomorrow
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Synopsis
Union Minister <b>Shivraj Singh Chouhan</b> is set to attend the <b>3rd BIMSTEC</b> agriculture ministerial meeting in <b>Kathmandu</b>, <b>Nepal</b>. The event will focus on enhancing regional cooperation among BIMSTEC nations in agriculture.
Key Takeaways
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan will attend the 3rd BIMSTEC meeting in Kathmandu.
- Collaboration among BIMSTEC countries to enhance agriculture.
- Memorandum of Understanding to be signed with Nepal.
- Bilateral talks with Bhutan and BIMSTEC Secretary General.
- Focus on strengthening economic ties and local currency trade.
New Delhi, April 8 (NationPress) The Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, is set to attend the 3rd BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) agriculture ministerial meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, as per an official announcement made on Tuesday.
This one-day gathering will host the Agriculture Ministers and senior officials from the BIMSTEC nations, which include India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. The talks are anticipated to enhance regional collaboration in agricultural advancements.
During his visit, the Indian minister is also scheduled to meet with Nepalese Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli.
Chouhan will engage in a separate discussion with Ramnath Adhikari, Nepal's Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, where a Memorandum of Understanding will be formalized between the two nations to foster cooperation in agriculture.
Additionally, Chouhan is expected to meet with Younten Phuntsho, Bhutan's Agriculture and Livestock Minister. He will also consult with BIMSTEC Secretary General Indramani Pandey to explore potential collaborative efforts between India and the BIMSTEC framework in agricultural sectors.
India aims to strengthen economic relations amongst the BIMSTEC countries. Just last week, during a meeting in Bangkok, Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested integrating India’s UPI with the payment systems of the BIMSTEC member states to bolster trade, industry, and tourism.
While addressing the sixth summit of the seven-nation alliance, the Prime Minister also recommended establishing a BIMSTEC Chamber of Commerce and exploring local currency trade promotion within the region.
The BIMSTEC Summit embraced the Bangkok Vision 2030, reaffirming a shared commitment to prosperity, security, and inclusiveness in the Bay of Bengal area.
PM Modi further emphasized the necessity of continuously expanding the BIMSTEC grouping's scope and capabilities, welcoming the establishment of the Home Ministers Mechanism and offering to host its inaugural meeting in India.
