India, Russia Agree to Expand Agricultural Trade and Technical Collaboration for Seed Traceability
28 September 2025, New Delhi: India and Russia have agreed to deepen collaboration in the agricultural sector, with a strong focus on expanding bilateral trade and technical partnerships.
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held discussions with Dmitry Patrushev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi. The meeting centered on enhancing agricultural trade between the two countries, improving market access for key Indian products, and exploring new areas of cooperation.
Chouhan highlighted India’s agricultural priorities, including food security, farmer income growth, and wider access to safe and nutritious food. He emphasized the role of international collaboration in strengthening global food systems, reflecting India’s vision of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—the world as one family.
Patrushev reaffirmed Russia’s interest in expanding agricultural ties with India and expressed willingness to formalize cooperation through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). He underlined the longstanding partnership between the two countries and noted Russia’s readiness to increase agricultural trade volumes.
The talks also covered joint initiatives in seed traceability systems, academic exchanges, and scholarships for students, aimed at promoting innovation and technology-driven solutions in agriculture. Both sides agreed that greater cooperation in research, education, and technical exchanges would contribute to sustainable and inclusive sectoral growth.
Senior officials from both governments attended the meeting, including representatives from India’s Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, and the Ministry of External Affairs, alongside Russia’s Ministry of Agriculture and the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance.
The two countries reaffirmed their commitment to advancing agricultural trade, research, and innovation, setting the stage for a stronger and more balanced partnership in the years ahead.
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