5th India–South Africa Joint Working Group on Agriculture meets virtually
The 5th meeting of the India–South Africa Joint Working Group on Agriculture was held virtually on 26 August 2025, exploring cooperation between ICAR and South Africa's Agricultural Research Council.
Summary
The 5th meeting of the India–South Africa Joint Working Group (JWG) on Agriculture was held in virtual mode on 26 August 2025. It was co-chaired by Ajeet Kumar Sahu, Joint Secretary in India's Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, and Thapsana Molepo, Acting Director, International Trade Promotion, South Africa. South Africa expressed interest in cooperation on extension services, capacity building and the seed sector, and both sides explored collaboration between South Africa's Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
Key facts
- Date
- 26 Aug 2025 (virtual)
- Meeting
- 5th India–South Africa JWG on Agriculture
- Co-chairs
- JS Ajeet Kumar Sahu (India); Thapsana Molepo (South Africa)
- South Africa's interests
- Extension services, capacity building, seed sector
- Institutions
- ARC (South Africa) – ICAR (India)
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which meeting of the India–South Africa Joint Working Group on Agriculture was held virtually on 26 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 5th
The 5th meeting of the India–South Africa JWG on Agriculture was held in virtual mode on 26 August 2025.