India and East African Community agree to exchange egri-expertise

New Delhi, Feb 23 (UNI) India has proposed to exchange farmers with member states of East African Community (EAC) for gaining experience in farm technique.

This emerged at a meeting between Mr Kanti Lal Bhuria, Minister of State for Agriculture with a high level delegation of Community led by its Secretary General Mr Juma V Mwapachu which called on him here today.

Welcoming the delegation, Mr Bhuria expressed satisfaction over the talks held with the delegation members yesterday and also agreements signed to enhance bilateral cooperation.

He hoped both sides will benefit from each others experience in agriculture and also cooperate in research activities to increase production.

Pointing out that EAC is also progressing well in agricultural production the Minister emphasised the need to have commercial relations in this sector.

The Minister said they should cooperate in marketing agricultural products so that farmers of both sides benefit.

The leaders of the Community, Deputy. Prime Minister of Uganda and others spoke about the importance of increasing bilateral relations.

They said already some farmers from Andhra Pardesh are working in Uganda and Kenya.

East African Community comprises Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi.

UNI