Sri Lanka and Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Agricultural Cooperation, aimed at strengthening bilateral collaboration in agricultural development, modern farming technologies and food security.
The agreement was signed during a bilateral meeting 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 in Ankara on Tuesday (27).
The discussions focused on several areas of mutual interest, including agricultural development, modern farming technologies, research and innovation, knowledge sharing and capacity building.
Particular attention was given to improving agricultural productivity, supporting farmers, promoting sustainable farming practices and strengthening food security in both countries.
The two sides also explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation between agricultural institutions in Sri Lanka and Türkiye, with an emphasis on implementing practical initiatives that would benefit their respective agricultural sectors.
The newly signed MoU establishes a framework for closer cooperation between the two countries in the agricultural sector.
Deputy Minister Hemachandra expressed appreciation for Türkiye’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in agriculture. (Newswire)