India and Ethiopia have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations through greater cooperation in the agri sector, with the two sides signing an MoU to work closely on agricultural research.
A memorandum of understanding has been signed here on Monday by the heads of Indian and Ethiopian agricultural research institutes.
On the occasion, the Ethiopian Agriculture State Minister, Mr Wondyerad Mandefro, said the MoU helps to strengthen bilateral relations, undertake joint agricultural research, enhance production and facilitate technology transfer.
The agreement would also enable India to undertake research on meat and dairy development in Ethiopia.
The Indian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Mr Bhagwant Bishnoi, on his part, said the MoU would further consolidate the relations of the two countries.
He said India is interested to share its agricultural experience with Ethiopia.