India and Bhutan today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop cooperation between the two countries in the field of environment.

The MoU was signed by Prakash Javadekar, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change from the Indian side and Lyonpo Dr. Tandi Dorji, the Foreign Minister and Chairman of the National Environment Commission, from the Bhutanese side.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Javadekar said that this MoU will open new dimensions of bilateral cooperation in the field of climate change, waste management etc.

Describing the ties between the two countries as symbolic, he said India wanted to engage with Bhutan on environmental issues, including climate change.

This MoU is a platform to further enhance Indian and Bhutanese partnership and support, exchange of best practices in areas such as air pollution prevention, waste management, chemical management, climate change etc.

It also offers the possibility of joint projects in areas of mutual interest.

The MoU will also strengthen technical, scientific and management capabilities and expand areas of cooperation in the field of environment to promote mutually beneficial partnership between the two countries.

News Source: ConstructionWorld