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International 10 September 2026 · Event date: 9 September 2026

9th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry and 10th ASEAN–India Agriculture Working Group Meeting Held in New Delhi

The 9th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry and the 10th ASEAN–India Agriculture Working Group Meeting were held in New Delhi on September 9 and September 8, 2026, respectively. Co-chaired by India and the Philippines, the meetings focused on advancing sustainable, climate-resilient agriculture, digital innovation, and food security through strategic frameworks and institutional cooperation. Dignিগatories also visited key agricultural research facilities at ICAR to observe India's latest advancements in crop research and plant genetic conservation.

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In Simple Words

New Delhi hosted the 9th ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry along with the 10th Agriculture Working Group Meeting in September 2026. Leaders from India and ASEAN nations met to boost cooperation in farming, food security, and sustainable agriculture.

Discussions highlighted climate-resilient farming, AI-driven digital agriculture, and joint research. Delegates also visited the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute in Pusa to view India's modern agricultural practices and genetic resources.

Key Points

  • The 9th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry was held on 9 September 2026 in New Delhi.
  • The 10th ASEAN–India Agriculture Working Group Meeting was held on 8 September 2026 in New Delhi.
  • The meetings were co-chaired by H.E. Francisco P. Tiu Laurel and Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
  • Key frameworks discussed include ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future and the ASEAN Food, Agriculture and Forestry Sectoral Plan 2026–2030.
  • The 'India–ASEAN Friendship Spike for Agriculture and Forestry' was unveiled during the event.
  • Delegates visited the ICAR–Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) and the Gene Bank of ICAR-NBPGR.
  • The 10th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry is scheduled to be convened in 2028.
  • Kisan Sarathi supports 3.03 crore registered farmers across more than 3.5 lakh villages in 13 Indian languages.

Exam Angle

Event
9th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry
Date of Ministerial Meeting
9 September 2026
Location
New Delhi
Next Ministerial Meeting year
2028

A. 9 September 2026

Source: Press Information Bureau

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