The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Government of India, and the Agriculture Department, Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Blue Economy, Republic of Seychelles, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the official visit of the Prime Minister to the Republic of Seychelles to strengthen bilateral cooperation in agricultural research and education.

The MoU was signed to enhance collaboration in agricultural research, education, capacity building and technology transfer between the two countries. It provides a framework for promoting joint research programmes, exchange of scientists, researchers and students, and sharing of advanced agricultural technologies and best practices.

To operationalise the agreement, both sides also signed a five-year Work Plan (2026–2031). The Work Plan focuses on key areas including climate-smart agriculture, horticulture, post-harvest management, livestock development and sustainable food and nutritional security.

The collaboration aims to strengthen institutional linkages, improve agricultural productivity, build technical capacity, and support sustainable agricultural development while addressing emerging challenges such as climate change and food security.

With more than 100 Memoranda of Understanding signed with partner institutions across the world, ICAR continues to expand India's global agricultural partnerships. The MoU with Seychelles further reinforces India's engagement with the Global South and its commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture, innovation and global food and nutritional security through international cooperation.

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