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Cabinet Approvals with Foreign Countries on November 22, 2018

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On November 22, 2018, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and following foreign countries.

Cabinet Approvals with Foreign Countries on November 22, 2018Cabinet approved MoU between India and Tajkistan on Cooperation on Youth Matters
On November 22, 2018, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Tajikistan on Cooperation on Youth Matters valid for a period of five (5) years.
i. The MOU was signed on 8/10/2018 at Dushanbe between:

  • Shri Somnath Ghosh, Ambassador of India to Tajikistan, for Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India and
  • Mr. Abdullozoda Ahtam Rustam, Chairman of the Committee for Youth and Sports Affairs for the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan.

Tajikistan:
♦ ‎Capital: Dushanbe.
♦ ‎Currency: Tajikistani somoni, Ruble.

Cabinet approved of Agreement between India and Uzbekistan on Cooperation in the field of Science, Technology and Innovation
On November 22, 2018, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved Agreement on Cooperation in the field of Science, Technology and Innovation between India and Uzbekistan.
i. The Agreement was signed on 1st October 2018 at New Delhi between:

  • Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhanon the Indian side and
  • Minister of Innovative Development, Mr. Ibrohim Abdurakhmanovon the Uzbek side.

Uzbekistan:
♦ ‎Capital: Tashkent.
♦ ‎Currency: Uzbekistani som.

Cabinet approved of the MoU between Atal Innovation Mission, India and Fund “Talent and Success”, Russia for promotion of science & technology
On November 22, 2018, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Atal Innovation Mission, India and Fund “Talent and Success”, Russia for promotion of science & technology.
i. The Mou was signed on October 5, 2018 for collaborative work through exchange of students, teachers, researchers and scientists between both countries.
Russia:
♦ ‎Capital: Moscow.
♦ ‎Currency: Russian Ruble.

Cabinet approved MoU with Mauritius on Consumer Protection and Legal Metrology
On November 22, 2018, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved MoU between India and Mauritius on Consumer Protection and Legal Metrology.

  • It will provide an institutional mechanism for exchange of information and derive mutual benefits between the countries.
  • It will further promote inclusive sustainable and resilient development in the areas of Consumer Protection & Legal Metrology to deal with misleading advertisement, telemarketing, multi-level marketing, e-commerce etc.

Mauritius:
♦ ‎Capital: Port Louis.
♦ ‎Currency: Mauritian rupee.