On September 12,2017, the union cabinet gave its approval for signing of MoU’s between
Armenia, Japan and morocco with respect to multiple fields. These MoU’s will enhance the bilateral ties between nations.
1 – Cabinet approves MoU between India and Morocco on cooperation in the field of health
The areas of co-operation are
i) Treating Communicable and non-communicable diseases, including child cardiovascular
diseases and cancer
ii)Maternal, child and neonatal health;
iii) Drug Regulation and Pharmaceutical quality control;
iv) Hospital twinning for exchange of good practices;
v) Training in administration and management of health services and Hospitals;
2 – Cabinet approves MoU between India and Armenia on Cooperation in the field of Disaster Management
This agreement will ensure the safety and security of the people in disaster times.It
will in strengthening the areas of preparedness, response and capacity building.
3 – Cabinet apprised of MoU between India and Japan for collaborative research in the field of silkworm and silk industries
Details of MoU signed on 11.11.2016
i) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is between Central Silk Board (CSB), India and
National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences (NIAS)
ii)The purpose is for developing prolific bivoltine hybrids of silkworm suitable for the Indian
tropical conditions.
iii) It would improve the manufacturing capacity and the quality standards of the Indian
sericulture industry and thereby enhance exports of silk and silk products.
