Addis Ababa, December 12, 2011 (Addis Ababa) -Ethiopian, Indian Agricultural Research Institutes signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work closely on agricultural research here on Monday.
Heads of the respective Agricultural Research Institutes signed the accord.
On the occasion, Agriculture State Minister, Wondyerad Mandefro said the MoU helps strengthen bilateral relation, undertake joint agricultural research, enhance production and facilitate technology transfer.
The agreement would also enable India to undertake research on meat and dairy development in Ethiopia.
Indian ambassador to Ethiopia Bhagwant Bishnoi on his part said the MoU would further consolidate the relation of the two countries.
He said India is interested to share agriculture experience to Ethiopia.
