India and Israel are set to strengthen collaboration in fisheries and aquaculture as Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh undertakes an official visit to Israel from January 13 to 15, reflecting the expanding strategic and economic engagement between the two countries.
During the visit, the minister will participate in the Second Global Summit on Blue Food Security, themed “Sea the Future,” at the invitation of Israel’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Avi Dichter. The visit is expected to reinforce the longstanding India-Israel partnership and open new avenues for cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture, and the broader blue economy.
According to the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, the engagement underscores the shared commitment of both nations to deepen bilateral cooperation through policy alignment and institutional partnerships. Discussions are expected to focus on promoting sustainable fisheries management, advancing modern aquaculture technologies, and strengthening research, capacity building, and innovation linkages.
The visit will also explore opportunities to facilitate trade and investment through improved market access and standards, joint research and development in advanced aquaculture, and collaborative efforts to enhance climate resilience and food security. Advancing the blue economy agenda with sustainability at its core is expected to be a key theme.
Apart from the summit, Rajiv Ranjan Singh is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with his Israeli counterpart and ministers from other participating countries. He will also interact with CEOs of leading Israeli companies and startups working in agriculture, fisheries, and aquaculture, gaining insights into Israel’s technology-driven ecosystem.
The visit comes at a time when India’s fisheries sector is witnessing strong growth. India’s seafood exports reached an all-time high of Rs 62,408 crore in 2024–25, while fish production has more than doubled over the past decade, highlighting the sector’s growing economic and strategic importance.
