Strengthen agricultural trade! Myanmar and India hold high-level meeting, focusing on bean exports and stabilization policies.

On January 24, Dr. Tintu, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation of Myanmar, met with Smt. Nidhi Khare, Secretary of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution of India, and her delegation at the Novotel Hotel in Yangon's Bahan Township. During the meeting, both sides discussed issues such as strengthening trade in the agricultural sector between Myanmar and India, stabilizing import policies, promoting cooperation between the two countries, and the coordinated development of the entire industry chain based on rice production and various beans. Both sides also negotiated on how to improve the competitiveness of export product quality, reduce pesticide residues, and expand comprehensive pest and disease control technology assistance for the large-scale procurement of soybeans and black gram by India. Furthermore, the meeting explored the trade potential of other beans and exchanged views on the cooperative matters needed for the sustainable development of Myanmar's various bean exports. It is understood that the areas of cooperation discussed by both sides are not limited to beans but also include wheat. Both sides agreed to comprehensively promote bilateral cooperation in the wheat sector, from research and technology development to market promotion.