date:May 17, 2012
In a recently published joint statement on agricultural co-operation, the countries said that they would share the status of, and exchange information about, animal diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and avian influenza (AI), and investigate the possibility of establishing a joint centre for disease control and prevention.
The countries also agreed to collaborate on food security issues, sharing information on agricultural policies and seeking joint research opportunities. They said