India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group Meeting on Agriculture

On 30th October 2025, India and Sri Lanka held their first Joint Working Group Meeting on Agriculture in New Delhi.

Key Points

Focus Areas of Collaboration: The discussions covered farm mechanisation, organic and natural farming, seed sector development, and agri-entrepreneurship as major areas for partnership.
Advancing Modern Agriculture: Both nations agreed to strengthen cooperation in digital agriculture, crop insurance schemes, and promotion of agri-startups for innovation-led growth.
Knowledge Exchange Visit: The Sri Lankan delegation visited the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in New Delhi to gain insights into India’s agricultural research and innovation ecosystem.
Commitment to Food Security: The meeting reaffirmed the shared goal of achieving food and nutritional security through technology transfer and sustainable agricultural practices.