India and Cyprus signed Work Plan for 2017–18 to implement an already singed MOU for cooperation in the agriculture sector. It covers areas such as joint research projects, training and exchange programme for scientists and experts working in the specific fields in various institutes of the two countries.
It also envisions exchange of germplasms and technology, promotion of private sector participation and joint workshops and conferences etc.
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare welcomed Nicos Kouyialis and said that India’s relations with Cyprus have always been warm and friendly with the two countries supporting each others’ views on various international matters.
Singh said that the government has laid great focus on furthering relationships with like-minded countries, not only to improve trade and investment prospects but also to share the knowledge earned over the years. He thanked the Cyprus minister for his visit to India and said that it has provided an opportunity to further enhance the bilateral relationship between the two countries.