Question : AGREEMENT WITH HUNGARY



(a) whether Government has entered into any agreement with Hungary to enhance cooperation in the Agriculture Sector;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the extent to which the country is likely to be benefited by the agreement?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE(SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b): An Agreement with Hungary was signed on 18th January, 2008. The Agreement inter-alia provides for cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors and include cooperation in agricultural research and technology, production and food processing, animal husbandry including dairying & aquaculture and phytosanitary issues relating to trade in plant and animal genetic resources and standards and certification.

(c): Like any other bilateral agreement, both countries are likely to mutually benefit from strengths of each other in the field of agriculture and allied sectors and enhanced economic and trade cooperation by addressing phytosanitary issues.