Iran, Russia discuss ways to boost agricultural cooperation at BRICS meet in Indore

Source: The Tribune | Original Published At: 2026-06-13 23:38:11 UTC

Key Points

• Iran and Russia discussed strengthening agricultural cooperation during a meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting in Indore, India.
• Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh met with the Russian Deputy Minister of Agriculture to review bilateral cooperation status.
• Discussions covered agricultural trade, food security, investment, and exchange of modern technologies and technical knowledge.
• Both sides emphasized strengthening cooperation within the BRICS framework and improving coordination on mutual agricultural interests.
• The BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting concluded with unanimous adoption of the 'Indore Declaration' on global agricultural cooperation.
• The declaration addresses food security, farmer welfare, climate-resilient agriculture, agricultural trade, and digital agriculture.
• India's Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated the meeting sent a strong message of hope, trust, and collective responsibility.