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

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The 9th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry, held on 9 September 2026 in New Delhi, reaffirmed India and ASEAN’s shared commitment to building a more food-secure, sustainable and resilient agricultural future. 

The Meeting agreed that the 10th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry will be convened in 2028.

10th ASEAN–India Agriculture Working Group Meeting

The 10th ASEAN–India Agriculture Working Group Meeting was held on 8 September 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together 45 delegates from 11 ASEAN Member States for deliberations focused on strengthening ASEAN–India cooperation in agriculture and forestry.

The Working Group Meeting was co-chaired by India and the Philippines, with India led by Dr M.L. Jat, Secretary, DARE & Director General, ICAR, and the Philippines representing the Chair of ASEAN.

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