The two countries are working to increase trade in agriculture and food products, officials have told RT
The Russian government is working to remove non-tariff barriers currently hindering imports of agricultural products and food items from India, officials in New Delhi have told RT.
Speaking on the sidelines of the World Food Moscow trade fair this week, top officials from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), an apex body under the Indian Ministry of Commerce, said the Russian market offers opportunities for Indian exporters across a wide range of categories, including whole grains, pulses, millets, processed foods, spices, and fruits.
The two countries are now working to resolve issues related to food sanitation norms and logistics to boost trade.
“There is a lot of scope in the Russian market for agriculture and food exports. Presently, the Russian government is supporting India by facilitating…