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The two sides discussed the potential bilateral cooperation to strengthen livestock health management system, genetic upgradation of livestock, biosecurity measures, capacity building
Parshottam Rupala, Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, held a bilateral meeting with Marie-Claude Bibeau, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.
The two sides discussed the potential bilateral cooperation to strengthen livestock health management system, genetic upgradation of livestock, biosecurity measures, capacity building etc. Both sides felt that there is much to learn from each other in the related fields.
Exchanging information and expertise will help build the knowledge and capability of each other’s animal husbandry sector, which will have mutual benefits for both countries.
Both the dignitaries have discussed various ideas to further strengthen the close and special unique India- Canadian friendship.
In 2022, India was the ninth-largest trading partner of Canada. It was a noteworthy year for trade relations between the two countries, with bilateral trade in goods reaching an impressive value of approximately $8.2 billion. This represents a remarkable growth rate of around 25 per cent compared to the trade volume of 2021.
In FY 2022-23, bilateral trade in goods reached US$6.9 billion, with Indian exports amounting to $3.48 billion. Canadian exports to India amounted to $3.42 billion, during the period.