Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will lead the Indian delegation to the 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting (AMM), scheduled to be held on 17th April 2025 in Brasília, Brazil.
Agriculture ministers and senior officials from BRICS member countries, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Iran are expected to participate in the meeting. The theme of the 15th BRICS AMM is: "Promoting Inclusive and Sustainable Agriculture through Cooperation, Innovation, and Equitable Trade among BRICS Countries."
During his Brazil visit, Shri Chouhan will hold bilateral meetings with two key Brazilian ministers — Mr. Carlos Henrique Baqueta Fávaro, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, and Mr. Luiz Paulo Teixeira, Minister of Agrarian Development and Family Farming. The discussions will aim to strengthen India-Brazil cooperation in critical areas such as agriculture, agri-technology, rural development, and food security.
São Paulo, Shri Chouhan will meet representatives of major Brazilian agribusiness companies and the Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries. These interactions will explore opportunities for partnerships and investments across the agricultural value chain.
The Minister will also participate in a tree plantation programme at the Embassy of India in Brasília under the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" initiative. This noble initiative is dedicated to honoring motherhood and raising awareness about environmental conservation. Additionally, Shri Chouhan will interact with the vibrant Indian diaspora in São Paulo and acknowledge their contributions to strengthening bilateral ties between India and Brazil.
