Sri Lanka and Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Agricultural Cooperation to strengthen bilateral ties in agricultural development, modern farming technologies and food security.
The agreement was signed on Tuesday (27) during a bilateral meeting in Ankara between Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, and Türkiye’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Dr. Ahmet Bağcı.
Discussions focused on key areas of mutual interest, including agricultural development, modern farming technologies, research and innovation, knowledge sharing and capacity building.
Both sides highlighted the importance of improving agricultural productivity, supporting farmers, promoting sustainable farming practices and enhancing food security in their respective countries.
The two delegations also explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation between agricultural institutions in Sri Lanka and Türkiye, with an emphasis on practical initiatives that could benefit both countries’ agricultural sectors.
The newly signed MoU provides a framework for expanding bilateral cooperation in agriculture and facilitating the exchange of expertise, technology and knowledge.
Deputy Minister Hemachandra expressed appreciation for Türkiye’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and broadening cooperation in the agricultural sector.
