Bhutan's Minister of Economic Affairs, Loknath Sharma, met Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar, today in New Delhi. During the meeting, Tomar stated that India has extended full cooperation to Bhutan in the agricultural sector and will continue to assist in any way possible.
In welcoming the Bhutanese delegation, Tomar expressed happiness over the two countries' long-standing friendly relations, noting that Bhutan was the first country Narendra Modi visited after becoming Prime Minister, highlighting our strong relationship.
"India has generously cooperated to strengthen this friendship." The two countries' trade partnership has also grown stronger, and India believes our ties should be deepened even further.”
The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, as well as other Ministries, have made constructive decisions toward Bhutan.
“We are also working to expand Indian markets for Bhutanese agricultural products. Bhutan has been granted permission to export ginger and potatoes to India for another year,” according to Tomar.
He assured that both countries will continue to collaborate in the agriculture sector, and that, given the internal and external circumstances, we will respond positively to Bhutan's request as needed.
Bhutan's Minister, Sharma, thanked India for its assistance in a variety of matters, including the supply of sugar to Bhutan. He stated that agricultural issues are important to us and that he has come to India to strengthen bilateral relations.
Sharma thanked India for its assistance with Bhutan's request for ginger and potato exports. He urged that Bhutan's request for areca nut (Supari) export to India be considered as soon as possible and that trade in fruits and vegetables continue in the present form and that bilateral ties should grow through free trade.
