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

Exam-ready takeaways

1. The Ministers welcomed ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future and the ASEAN Food, Agriculture and Forestry Sectoral Plan 2026–2030 as strategic frameworks for advancing sustainable and resilient development.
2. They also looked forward to the adoption and implementation of the ASEAN–India Medium-Term Plan of Action for Cooperation in Agriculture and Forestry 2026–2030, with priorities spanning policy dialogue, digital innovation, technology cooperation, joint research, capacity building and farmer exchanges.
3. The Meeting agreed that the 10th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry will be convened in 2028.
4. 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.
5. A vibrant cultural programme was held on 8 September 2026 to showcase the rich cultural heritage of India.