New Delhi: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev on Friday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture, with both sides expressing interest in formalising the partnership through a memorandum of understanding.

During the meeting at Krishi Bhawan here, the leaders focused on enhancing agricultural trade between the two nations, particularly expanding India’s exports of agricultural products to Russia.

Chouhan emphasised India’s key priorities in the sector, including ensuring food security, enhancing farmer incomes, and promoting access to safe and nutritious food, the agriculture ministry said in a statement.

“The exemplary level of mutual trust and understanding characterises the longstanding partnership between

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