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International 11 September 2026 · Event date: 10 September 2026

9th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting Reaffirms Commitment to Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture and Resilient Value Chains

The 9th ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry (9th AIMMAF) was held on 9 September 2026 in New Delhi, India. Co-chaired by officials from the Philippines and India, the meeting reaffirmed cooperation in food security, sustainable agriculture, and resilient value chains. Ministers welcomed upcoming 2026-2030 action plans and highlighted past achievements such as millets festivals and agriculture fellowships.

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In Simple Words

The 9th ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry took place on September 9, 2026, in New Delhi. Leaders from India and ASEAN nations met to strengthen cooperation in farming, food security, and forestry.

They reviewed past successes from 2021-2025, including millets festivals and student fellowships, and laid down plans for 2026-2030 focusing on digital agriculture, climate resilience, and sustainable value chains.

Key Points

  • The 9th ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry (9th AIMMAF) was held on 9 September 2026 in New Delhi, India.
  • The meeting was co-chaired by H.E. Francisco P. Tiu Laurel (The Philippines) and H.E. Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan (India).
  • The meeting welcomed the ASEAN Food, Agriculture and Forestry Sectoral Plan 2026-2030.
  • Achievements under the 2021-2025 plan included ASEAN-India Millets Festivals in 2023 in Jakarta and New Delhi.
  • The ASEAN-India Fellowship for Higher Education in Agriculture and Allied Sciences was launched in 2024, providing 50 Master's fellowships over five years.
  • The new 2026-2030 Plan covers policy dialogue, food security, digital innovation, and capacity building.
  • Priority areas include low-emission rice, digital agriculture, soil health, and postharvest management.
  • The 10th ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry will be convened in 2028.

Exam Angle

Event
9th ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry (9th AIMMAF)
Date
9 September 2026
Location
New Delhi, India
Next meeting year
2028

A. New Delhi, India

Source: Press Information Bureau

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