India, Bhutan sign MoU to boost environmental cooperation
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India, Bhutan sign MoU to boost environmental cooperation

India and Bhutan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen environmental cooperation between the two countries.

He described the two countries' relationship as symbolic, saying India wants to work with Bhutan on environmental issues such as climate change.

The signing of the MoU, according to Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar, will open new vistas of bilateral cooperation in areas where climate change, waste management, and so on prevail.

The MoU was signed virtually by Prakash Javadekar on behalf of India and Dr Tandi Dorji, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairperson of the National Environment Commission Lyonpo on behalf of Bhutan.

According to ministry officials, the MoU between India's Ministry of Environment and Bhutan's National Environment Commission will strengthen technological, scientific, and management capabilities, as well as expand environmental cooperation areas, promoting a mutually beneficial partnership.

The MoU will serve as a platform to strengthen Indian-Bhutanese cooperation and support and exchange best practices in areas such as --air pollution prevention, waste management, chemical management, and climate change.

It also allows for the development of joint projects in areas of mutual interest.

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India and Bhutan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen environmental cooperation between the two countries. He described the two countries' relationship as symbolic, saying India wants to work with Bhutan on environmental issues such as climate change. The signing of the MoU, according to Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar, will open new vistas of bilateral cooperation in areas where climate change, waste management, and so on prevail. The MoU was signed virtually by Prakash Javadekar on behalf of India and Dr Tandi Dorji, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairperson of the National Environment Commission Lyonpo on behalf of Bhutan. According to ministry officials, the MoU between India's Ministry of Environment and Bhutan's National Environment Commission will strengthen technological, scientific, and management capabilities, as well as expand environmental cooperation areas, promoting a mutually beneficial partnership. The MoU will serve as a platform to strengthen Indian-Bhutanese cooperation and support and exchange best practices in areas such as --air pollution prevention, waste management, chemical management, and climate change. It also allows for the development of joint projects in areas of mutual interest. Image Source Also read: India and UK launch workstream to promote industrial energy efficiency Also read: Mission Innovation CleanTech Exchange: India’s global energy initiative

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