Agricultural commitment

The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Radha Mohan Singh in a meeting with the Minister of Agriculture & Rural Development of Israel, Mr. Uri Yehuda Ariel Hacohen, in New Delhi on January 11, 2017. — *Singh in a meeting with Uri Ariel and India-Israeli officials in New Delhi on January 11, 2017.*

India and Israel are to further strengthen bilateral relations in the field of Agriculture, said #Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, #Radha Mohan Singh.

The commitment is manifested by the fact that the third phase of Action Plan for 2015-18 in the field of Horticulture. It has recently been finalized by the two countries.

Under this program, 15 of the 27 Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in the cultivation of various fruits and vegetables have been completed. The 27 CoEs are to be set up in 21 states.

Both sides aim to embark upon newer areas of cooperation at the Government-to-Government and Business-to-Business levels as to further enhance the relationship.

Singh discussed with the visiting #Agriculture and Rural Development Minister of Israel, #Uri Ariel, on Jan 11, 2017.