**Executive Summary**
The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare of India, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, met with the Minister for Agriculture and Waterways of Fiji, Tomasi Tunabuna, on January 9, 2026, in New Delhi, to discuss and enhance cooperation in the agriculture sector. Both sides agreed to extend the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The meeting also aimed to establish Joint Working Groups (JWG) to further cooperation.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Bilateral Meeting:**
* A meeting was held between the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare of India and the Minister for Agriculture and Waterways of Fiji on January 9, 2026.
* Discussions focused on ongoing cooperation and future areas of collaboration.
* **Areas of Cooperation:**
* Extend the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for another five years.
* Establish a Joint Working Group (JWG) to advance cooperation.
* Collaboration areas include:
* Capacity Building.
* Technology Sharing.
* Research Cooperation in Agriculture.
* Student exchanges.
* Training programs.
* Technology sharing in small-scale machinery and digital agriculture tools.
* Strengthening research infrastructure.
* Genetic exchange initiatives.
* Knowledge sharing on reducing food loss and waste.
* **Delegations:**
* **Fijian Delegation:** Tomasi Tunabuna, CharanJeath Singh, H.E. Jagannath Sami, Dr. Vinesh Kumar, Mr. Nitya Reddy, Mr. Paulo Daurewa.
* **Indian Delegation:** Shri Devesh Chaturvedi, Shri M. L. Jat, along with other senior officers.
**Impact Analysis**
**India**
* **Impact:** Strengthened bilateral relations and potential advancements in agriculture and food security through cooperation with Fiji.
* **Action Required:** Continued engagement and collaboration through the JWG, implementation of agreed initiatives, and contribution of resources to fulfill the MoU.
**Fiji**
* **Impact:** Enhanced agricultural practices and food security through knowledge sharing, technology transfer, and capacity building initiatives with India.
* **Action Required:** Active participation in the JWG, implementation of collaborative programs, and sharing relevant data and expertise.
Key Entities Referenced
India-Fiji Cooperation: Bilateral cooperation between India and Fiji, focusing on agriculture, food security, capacity building, technology sharing, and research collaboration.
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): An agreement between India and Fiji that is to be extended for five years, supporting cooperation.
Joint Working Group (JWG): Established by India and Fiji to advance cooperation, particularly in agriculture.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare: Indian ministry responsible for agriculture and farmers welfare; a primary subject in the discussions with Fiji.
Fiji: Country engaged in bilateral talks with India focused on agriculture and food security cooperation.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Union Agriculture Minister holds bilateral meeting
with Fijian counterpart to deepen India–Fiji
cooperation in the agriculture sector
Minister Highlights Deepening India–Fiji Cooperation in
Agriculture and Food Security, Agree to Extend MoU and
Establish Joint Working Groups
India–Fiji Discussions Focus on Capacity Building,
Technology Sharing and Research Cooperation in Agriculture
India–Fiji to Enhance Knowledge Sharing and Research
Collaboration in Agriculture
प्रव तथ: 09 JAN 2026 7:03PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held a bilateral meeting
with Tomasi Tunabuna, Minister for Agriculture and Waterways of Fiji, today at Krishi Bhawan, New
Delhi. Both the sides discussed ongoing cooperation and outlined future areas of collaboration.
Minister highlighted that India enjoys historical relations with Fiji which is growing further on mutual
respect, cooperation and strong cultural and people-to-people ties. He further underscored that both
countries recognise the significance of agriculture and food security as key areas for bilateral cooperation.Both Ministers held a fruitful discussion on a broad range of issues of mutual interest. The two sides
agreed to extend the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a further five years and to establish a
Joint Working Group (JWG) to advance cooperation. In addition to this the key areas of collaboration
discussed included student exchanges, training and capacity-building programmes, and technology sharing
covering small-scale machinery, and digital agriculture tools. The discussions also focused on
strengthening research infrastructure, genetic exchange initiatives and knowledge sharing on reducing
food loss and waste.
In addition to the Agriculture Minister, the Fijian delegation comprised Tomasi Tunabuna, Minister for
Agriculture and Waterways of Fiji; CharanJeath Singh, Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and the Sugar
Industry; H.E. Jagannath Sami, High Commissioner of Fiji; Dr. Vinesh Kumar, Permanent Secretary of the
Ministry of Sugar; Mr. Nitya Reddy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Fiji Sugar Corporation;
and Mr. Paulo Daurewa, Counsellor at the High Commission of Fiji.
Representing India were Secretary of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shri Devesh
Chaturvedi; Secretary DARE Shri M. L. Jat, along with other senior officers.
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