Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, is scheduled to travel to Israel from January 13-15 to attend the ‘Second Global Summit on Blue Food Security: Sea the Future.’ This visit highlights the increasing strategic and economic ties between India and Israel. The invitation for the summit came from Israel’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Avi Dichter.
The trip aims to strengthen the enduring partnership between India and Israel, particularly in the areas of fisheries and aquaculture. Both countries are committed to enhancing bilateral cooperation in these sectors. The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying emphasized the mutual dedication to deepening collaboration in fisheries and aquaculture.
During the ‘Sea the Future Summit,’ Minister Singh is expected to engage in separate bilateral discussions with Israeli Minister Dichter and counterparts from other participating nations. The focus will be on aligning policies, fostering institutional partnerships, promoting sustainable fisheries management, and advancing aquaculture technologies. Additionally, the agenda includes enhancing research, capacity building, and innovation linkages, as well as facilitating trade and investment.
Minister Singh’s itinerary also includes meetings with top executives from leading Israeli agriculture, fisheries, and aquaculture companies and startups. The program features visits to prominent institutions and innovation hubs, providing insights into Israel’s advanced technological landscape in fisheries and aquaculture.
India’s seafood exports reached a record high value of Rs 62,408 crore in 2024-25, marking a 3.11% increase from the previous fiscal year. Fish production also saw significant growth, rising to 197.75 lakh tonnes in FY2024-25 from 95.79 lakh tonnes in FY2013-14, a remarkable 106% increase.
