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India, Israel Ink Fisheries Pact to Boost Blue Food Security & Tech Exchange

India and Israel have signed a Joint Ministerial Declaration of Intent to strengthen cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture. The agreement focuses on technology exchange, sustainable practices, capacity building, and trade. The signing occurred during Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh's visit to Israel for the 'Blue Food Security' summit. The visit included a tour of Israel's National Centre for Mariculture to explore advanced research and development.

Key Points: India-Israel Sign Fisheries Cooperation Declaration

  • Bilateral fisheries cooperation
  • Technology & innovation exchange
  • Sustainable fishing practices
  • Trade and capacity building
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India, Israel sign Joint Ministerial Declaration of Intent on cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture

India and Israel sign a Joint Ministerial Declaration to enhance cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture, technology, and sustainable practices.

"affirming a mutual commitment to collaborate on technology and innovation, sustainable fishing, capacity building, and trade - Ministry of Fisheries"

New Delhi, January 15

Union Minister of Fisheries Rajiv Ranjan Singh, during his official visit to Israel, met with Avi Dichter, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security of Israel, on Wednesday.

The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation through enhanced trade, capacity building, startup exchanges, joint R&D, best-practice sharing, and collaboration in mariculture and allied sectors.

Following the discussions, India's Union Minister of Fisheries and his Israeli counterpart signed a Joint Ministerial Declaration of Intent on cooperation in Fisheries & aquaculture, affirming a mutual commitment to collaborate on technology and innovation, sustainable fishing, capacity building, and trade.

"Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Hon'ble Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying & Panchayati Raj signed a Joint Ministerial Declaration of Intent on cooperation in the field of Fisheries & aquaculture today along with Mr. Avi Dichter, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security of Israel. During the discussion, the Ministers affirmed mutual commitment to collaborate on technology and innovation, sustainable fishing, capacity building, and trade, etc" said the Ministry of Fisheries.

Union Minister Lalan Singh is on an official visit to Israel to participate in the Second Global Summit on 'Blue Food Security: Sea the Future 2026.' The summit, being held from January 13 to 15 in Eilat, aims to reinforce strategic cooperation between India and Israel in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors.

In a post on X, the Union Minister shared that his delegation visited the National Centre for Mariculture (NCM) in Eilat.

During the visit, Singh was briefed on NCM's research programs, including broodstock development, hatchery technologies, Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) models, and innovative disease management strategies.

"I commenced my official visit to Israel to participate in the Second Global Summit "Blue Food Security: Sea the Future 2026" being held in Eilat, strengthening India-Israel cooperation in the fisheries and aquaculture sector," said Singh.

"During the visit to the National Centre for Mariculture (NCM), Eilat, I was briefed on cutting-edge research and facilities related to broodstock development, hatchery technologies, IMTA models, and innovative disease management practices," said Singh.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good move. Our fishermen need better technology to fight climate change and depleting stocks. Hope this 'capacity building' actually reaches the small-scale fisherfolk in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha, not just the big companies.
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Aman W
Sustainable fishing and innovation are key. But I hope the focus remains on helping our traditional fishing sectors become more resilient and profitable, rather than just importing expensive Israeli tech that our local people can't afford or maintain.
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Sarah B
Interesting partnership. Israel's work in arid agriculture is world-renowned. Applying that innovative mindset to aquaculture could be a game-changer for food security, especially with our long coastline. The startup exchange part is particularly promising.
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Vikram M
Another 'Declaration of Intent'... hope it leads to concrete action and not just another file in the ministry. We need results on the ground. Our fisheries sector has huge potential but needs modern management and tech support desperately.
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Nisha Z
Blue food security is the future! With our population, we must harness the ocean's potential responsibly. Learning about disease management from NCM is crucial. Can help prevent huge losses for our aqua farmers. Good step by the government.

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