Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) held a bilateral talk on livestock cooperation with British minister Angela Eagle.

Central Minister of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairy Development Rajiv Ranjan Singh, also known as Lallan Singh, held a bilateral dialogue with British Minister of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Angela Eagle. This discussion was held as part of the broader India‑United Kingdom agricultural cooperation, aimed at promoting collaboration between the two countries in the areas of animal husbandry, dairy production, animal health and biotechnology. In the dialogue, both parties reviewed existing agreements and agreed to draft a framework for new initiatives, enabling Indian farmers to access advanced technologies and high‑quality genetic resources.

In the animal husbandry sector, Britain's leading research institutions and India's vast livestock population are both key pillars of potential collaboration. Both sides planned joint research projects, exchange of experts, and expansion of training programmes. Additionally, discussions covered vaccine production, disease prevention measures and compliance with environmental standards for sustainable farming, which will provide new market opportunities for export‑based industries. In recent years, trade in animal products between India and Britain has shown steady growth, and after this dialogue the possibility of special trade agreements for export‑import has increased.

As a result of the dialogue, both countries proposed establishing a working group that will prepare a detailed action plan in the coming months. Through this group, technical assistance, investment incentives and n