4-Mar-2023: India and Mexico today signed a Memorandum of Understanding on research, technology and innovation collaborations
India and Mexico signed a Memorandum of Understanding on research, technology and innovation collaborations with focus on several key technology areas like Aerospace, Electronics Instrumentation & Strategic Sectors; Civil, Infrastructure & Engineering; Ecology, Environment Earth & Ocean Sciences and Water; Mining, Minerals, Metals & Materials; Chemicals (including leather) and Petrochemicals; Energy (Conventional & Non-Conventional) and Energy Devices; Agri, Nutrition & Biotech and Healthcare.
The Multi-Sectoral Historic Agreement was signed in the August Presence of Union Minister for Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh and Foreign Minister of Mexico Marcelo Ebrard at the India Science Centre, Lodhi Road in presence of High-Level Delegations from both the sides.
Dr Jitendra Singh assured the Mexican Foreign Minister that the three priority areas of Water, Lithium and Vaccines flagged by the Mexican side will be taken care of the CSIR and other Sister Organizations and India will provide tangible results in coming few months. He said, Lithium is becoming a real connect between India and Mexico, apart from the future vision of Sustainable Start-Ups.
In addition to regular research & development, capacity building & training and participation in Knowledge dissemination activities, a special focus on Technology and Industry collaboration has been structured in the MoU.
28-Feb-2023: India and the Republic of Lithuania agreed to work in the areas of deep tech Start-Ups and also forge lasting ties in manufacturing of semiconductor chips
India and the Republic of Lithuania today agreed to work in the areas of deep tech Start-Ups and also forge lasting ties in manufacturing of semiconductor chips.
A High-level Lithuanian Delegation met with Dr Jitendra Singh and discussed ways and means to revive the 2010 Agreement in the area of Science and Technology.
Responding to the keen interest of Dr Jitendra Singh to give a further fillip to Start-Up culture to create more job opportunities and wealth creation, Vice-Minister of the Economy and Innovation, Karolis Žemaitis assured the Indian Minister that Lithuania has robust know-how and capacities in life sciences, biotechnology and other STEM areas and keen to have cooperation between the two countries in high tech Start-Ups.
The Department of Science & Technology through MEA has been negotiating a Science & Technology Agreement with the Government of Lithuania since 2010. In April 2010, a revised Indian counter draft incorporating few minor modifications was formally submitted to the Lithuanian side. Formal response of the Lithuanian side is still awaited.
India-Guyana Air Services Agreement
22-Feb-2023: Air Services Agreement between India and Guyana
The Union Cabinet of India has approved an Air Services Agreement with Guyana, providing a legal framework for air operations between the two countries. The ASA is crucial for providing seamless connectivity and commercial opportunities for carriers of both sides.
With a significant Indian presence in Guyana, this agreement enables provision of air services between the two countries. The agreement is a part of India's efforts to pave the way for international air connectivity and will come into effect after diplomatic notes are exchanged.
The ASA is based on the principles of sovereignty of nations, nationality of carriers, and reciprocity, and India and Guyana are both signatories to the Convention on International Civil Aviation.
Fact: Indians comprise about 40% of the population of Guyana.