India and Russia discussed trade relations in the agricultural sector in a business summit on Tuesday, in New Delhi.

As a part of the country-wide year-long celebration of India-Russia Diplomatic Relations, since April 2017, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare organised an India-Russia Agriculture Business Summit held today in New Delhi, said the government in a press statement.

Additionally, a celebration of 70 years of Agricultural Relationship will be held in Suratgarh, Rajasthan on 14th February 2018.

Gajender Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Sergey Beletskiy, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Russia addressed the India-Russia Agriculture Business Summit 2018, held at PUSA, New Delhi. 

Several business houses and leaders of business associations of both countries, working in agriculture sector attended the event. This will strengthen exchange of expertise to further business ties between the two countries.   

Apart from presentation by both countries that highlighted the agricultural trade opportunities, there was intense discussion in 4 theme sessions on potential areas of collaboration and trade in the fields of allied sectors.