Sri Lanka and Türkiye have agreed to expand cooperation in agriculture, with a new MoU covering modern farming technology, research, knowledge sharing and farmer support.
The agreement creates a framework for both countries to work more closely on agricultural development and food security.
The MoU was signed in Ankara on October 27 during a bilateral meeting between Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra and Türkiye’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Dr. Ahmet Bağcı.
What the Agriculture MoU Covers
The agreement focuses on several areas that could support the development of both agricultural sectors.
One key area is modern farming technology. Cooperation in this area could give agricultural institutions an opportunity to share farming methods, technical knowledge and new approaches to improve productivity.
The two countries will also explore research and innovation. This includes closer links between agricultural institutions and greater sharing of knowledge.
Another focus is capacity building. This could create opportunities for farmers and agricultural professionals to improve their skills through knowledge-sharing and training initiatives.
The discussions also covered sustainable farming practices. Both sides want to support agricultural productivity while improving the long-term sustainability of farming.
What Can Farmers and the Sector Expect?
The MoU could lead to more practical cooperation between agricultural institutions in Sri Lanka and Türkiye.
The two countries have discussed initiatives that can benefit farmers and improve agricultural productivity. These could include knowledge sharing, technical cooperation, research activities and capacity-building programmes.
Food security is another key area. Stronger cooperation in agriculture could help both countries share knowledge and approaches that support a more reliable food supply.
However, the MoU does not yet set out specific projects, investment amounts or implementation timelines.
Its immediate role is to provide a formal framework for the two countries to develop these areas of cooperation.
Deputy Minister Hemachandra welcomed Türkiye’s support for stronger bilateral relations and greater cooperation in agriculture.
The next stage will be turning the framework into practical initiatives involving agricultural institutions, researchers, farmers and other sector stakeholders.
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Last modified: October 28, 2026
