Meeting took place on the sidelines of the 9th ASEAN‑India Agriculture and Forestry Ministerial Meeting.
Key focus areas: agricultural research, technology, food security, trade, and institutional cooperation.
Proposed formal agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) to cover joint projects and market access.
India offered expert exchanges and technical support, especially to Timor‑Leste.
Myanmar discussed expanding trade in pulses, cotton, dairy and agricultural education.
The discussions covered joint research, modern farming technology, ensuring enough safe food, and expanding trade of products such as pulses, cotton and dairy.
Both sides expressed interest in signing a formal agreement to strengthen cooperation and share expertise.
India also offered to send scientists and experts to help Timor‑Leste improve its farming, forestry, livestock and fish farming.
Myanmar highlighted opportunities for investment and deeper economic ties with India.
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