India and Ghana have agreed to expand cooperation in agricultural science and technology through a five-year Memorandum of Understanding between the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Ghana’s Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI). The partnership will promote joint research, the exchange of scientific expertise and the development of agricultural technologies, reports
IANS, a partner of TV BRICS.
The agreement was signed in the presence of Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. It establishes a framework for joint research projects, exchanges of scientists and technical specialists, and the sharing of scientific information, research methods and breeding materials.
The first phase will focus on vegetable research, particularly tomatoes. India will support the introduction of suitable high-yielding tomato varieties in Ghana and the wider application of established agricultural technologies to strengthen domestic production.
The partnership will also address the processing and value addition of cassava, yam and other tuber crops. Further areas of cooperation include post-harvest management, cold storage, refrigerated transport, sorting, grading and food-processing technologies. These measures aim to improve agricultural value chains, limit losses after harvesting and support farmers’ incomes.
A Joint Working Group comprising representatives of ICAR and CSIR-CRI will oversee implementation, review progress and coordinate future activities. The group will meet periodically in New Delhi and Accra, supporting continued scientific exchange and agricultural cooperation between the two countries.
BRICS countries and partner nations are strengthening transport connectivity through new agreements and infrastructure initiatives. The partnerships focus on developing railway links, improving cross-border cargo movement, expanding energy cooperation and introducing modern technologies to enhance regional integration and logistics efficiency.
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BERNAMA, a partner of TV BRICS, Malaysia and China have strengthened bilateral cooperation in transport through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering land transport, railways, maritime and air transport, and logistics. The agreement was signed following a bilateral meeting between Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke and his Chinese counterpart Liu Wei in Beijing during Loke’s official visit to China. The memorandum establishes a framework for strategic cooperation, including the exchange of technical expertise, capacity-building, the use of artificial intelligence in transport, green mobility and the development of low-carbon infrastructure. The two countries also discussed ways to improve transport connectivity, operational efficiency and the sustainability of their transport systems. The partnership is expected to support Malaysia’s transport policy development, strengthen supply-chain efficiency and encourage Chinese investment in technology, contributing to Malaysia’s role as a regional transport hub within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Meanwhile, Russia and Belarus have signed a memorandum of cooperation on the construction of a high-speed railway connecting Moscow and Minsk, as reported by
BelTA, a partner of TV BRICS. The document was signed by the two countries’ transport ministries and forms part of efforts to develop a shared transport space within the Union State. The planned railway will cover approximately 700 kilometres, with trains expected to reach speeds of up to 400 km/h, potentially reducing journey times between the two capitals from seven hours to around three. The project is expected to carry up to 5.8 million passengers annually.
Furthermore, BRICS countries and Middle Eastern nations are also strengthening transport and energy cooperation, improving railway connectivity, cargo movement and electricity interconnection.
The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Riyadh to strengthen strategic cooperation in transport infrastructure, railway connectivity and energy integration, reports
Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. The agreement was signed by Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, and Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources. The memorandum establishes general principles for developing rail connections between the two countries and includes technical and economic studies to assess opportunities for improving cross-border cargo transportation, facilitating trade, enhancing logistics integration and increasing supply-chain efficiency. It also covers cooperation in electricity interconnection, including the exchange and sale of electricity, with technical, economic and environmental feasibility studies planned to evaluate potential interconnection projects.