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Union Cabinet Apprised about various MoUs signed with Foreign Countries

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On 27th March 2019, The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi was apprised about the Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) signed in February with various countries in the field of Housing, Youth Affairs and earth sciences

Cabinet_decisionMoU between India and Morocco for cooperation on youth affairs

  • Union Cabinet was Cabinet apprised about the MoU signed between India and Morocco for cooperation on youth matters. The MoU will strengthen and encourage cooperation between the two countries on youth matters.
  • The area of cooperation includes exchange of invitations to international conferences and seminars, organization of youth programmes, exchange of printed materials like films, research and other information.

About Morocco
♦ Capital – Rabat
♦ Currency – Dirham

MoU between India and Morocco to promote exchange of information and technical cooperation
Union Cabinet chaired by Shri Narendra Modi was apprised about MoU signed between India and Morocco to promote exchange of information and technical cooperation in the field of Housing and Human Settlement.

MoU on Antarctic Cooperation between India and Argentine
Union Cabinet was apprised about the Memorandum of Understanding signed between India and Argentine in February 2019 on Antarctic Cooperation to help Scientific Cooperation on projects in the field of Earth Sciences. It will also help in the protection and conservation of Antarctica and Southern Oceans.
About Argentina
♦ Capital – Buenos Aires
♦ Currency – Peso
♦ President – Mauricio Macri

MoU between India and Saudi Arabia for Cooperation in the field of Housing
Cabinet was also apprised about the Memorandum of Understanding signed between India and Saudi Arabia for cooperation in the field of Housing. It will promote technical cooperation between both the countries including affordable / low income housing and will also enhance participation of authorities and companies in the housing and infrastructure projects.
About Saudi Arabia
♦ Capital – Riyadh
♦ Currency – Riyal

MoU between India and Republic of Korea for startup cooperation
Union Cabinet has given ex-post facto approval for the MoU signed in February between India and Republic of Korea on Startup Cooperation. It will facilitate and promote bilateral cooperation between the startups of both countries.
About Republic of Korea
♦ Capital – Seoul
♦ Currency – Won
♦ President – Moon Jae-in

Cabinet approves MoU between India and Indonesia on Combating illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and its precursors
Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi approved MoU between India and Indonesia on combating illicit trafficking on narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and its precursors. The MoU will help both the countries in mutual cooperation in regulation of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances and also in combating drug trafficking.
About Indonesia
♦ Capital – Jakarta
♦ Currency – Rupee
♦ President – Joko Widodo