Ukraine and India Hold Inaugural Meeting of Joint Working Group on Agriculture
New Delhi: Ukraine and India have taken a step towards strengthening their cooperation in the agricultural sector with the inaugural meeting of the Ukraine-India Joint Working Group on Agriculture. The meeting, held on June 18, was a key milestone in the lead-up to the 7th session of the Intergovernmental Ukrainian-Indian Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical, Industrial and Cultural Cooperation (IGC).
During the meeting, the two sides discussed key areas of cooperation in the agricultural sector, including seed production, cultivation of oil seeds and horticulture, agricultural mechanization, digital technologies, fertilizers, fisheries, food safety, and certification of agricultural machinery. The parties also noted the successful delivery of the first trial shipment of Ukrainian apples to the Indian market and discussed prospects for exporting meat and dairy products from Ukraine.
The Indian side expressed interest in expanding imports of Ukrainian agricultural products and invited Ukraine to participate in the international exhibition World Food India, scheduled to take place on September 25-28, 2025, in New Delhi. The meeting was attended by representatives from both countries’ agricultural ministries, food safety authorities, and other relevant agencies.
The Ukrainian side said that they highly values India’s readiness for practical engagement in the agricultural sector and views this meeting as an important step towards deepening the comprehensive partnership between the two countries. The meeting was co-chaired by Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, Oksana Osmachko, and Ajit Kumar Sahu, Director, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare of India.
The meeting marked a significant development in Ukraine-India relations, highlighting the potential for mutually beneficial cooperation in the agricultural sector and paving the way for further collaboration between the two countries.
