Nepal and Israel signed an agreement with an aim to contribute to the achievement of national goals of agricultural development, promote exchange of technical and scientific knowledge for the benefit of the agricultural sectors in both countries.
Minister for Agriculture and Cooperatives of Nepal Mrigendra Kumar Singh Yadav, who visited Israel from 14-18 March, and Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Israel Shalom Simhon signed the agreement to this effect.
The visit of minister Yadav also coincided with the celebration of 50th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Israel.
As per the pact, the two countries will also exchange data and experience on agricultural policies and their implementation and encourage cooperation between their respective associations, organisations and private sector.
The signing of the framework agreement is expected to pave the way for extension and deepening the collaboration in agriculture sector for the mutual interest of Nepal and Israel.
