Lok Sabha Question No. 901 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: Mission to Achieve Viksit Bharat 2047
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Eatala Rajender, Smt. D K Aruna, Shri Suresh Kumar Shetkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 901

## ANSWERED ON- 29/11/2024

## MISSION TO ACHIEVE VIKSIT BHARAT 2047

## 901.  SHRI EATALA RAJENDER

SMT. D K ARUNA

## SHRI SURESH KUMAR SHETKAR

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government signed MoUs for various development projects during the visits of the Prime Minister of India to different countries;
- (b) if  so, the details and the present status thereof during the last five years, project and country-wise;
- (c) the benefits accruing/likely to accrue to the country and different fields and sectors from such MoUs, country-wise; and
- (d)   the   field   and   sectors   identified   and   included   under   said   projects, country-wise?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)

(a   to   d) High   level   visits   are   established   means   to   display   India's capabilities   abroad,   expand   market   access   and   create   the   basis   for economic partnerships. This is especially so with nations of the Global South. The status of implementation of MoUs signed during PM's recent visits for development activities abroad is at Annexure-I. Agreements and MoUs are also signed with foreign partners in respect of  development projects   at   home.   An   illustrative   list   of   such   MoUs   is   at   Annexure-II. Together, these endeavours contribute to accelerating India's quest to be Viksit Bharat in 2047.

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## Developmental Activities/Projects abroad

|   Sl. No. | Country     | MoUs for various development projects                                                                                                                   | Details and Present Status                                                                                                                                     | Benefits accruing/likely to accrue to the country                                                                                            | Fields and sectors identified             |
|-----------|-------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
|         1 | Banglad esh | MoU on Supply of ICT Equipment, Courseware & Reference Books and Training for Bangladesh-Bharot Digital Service and Employment Training (BDSET) Centre; | The MoU for the project was signed in March 2021 during the visit of Prime Minister. The current physical and financial progress is 80 % and 75% respectively. | The IT Labs and other infrastructure/ centre will support the Government of Bangladesh for creating pool of skilled human resources locally. | Information and Communication Technology. |
|         2 | Banglad esh | Laid foundation of Rooppur Power Evacuation Project of five packages (Amin Bazar - Kaliakoir, Rooppur - Dhaka, Rooppur - Gopalganj, Expected (Two       | to completed by 2026. packages completed)                                                                                                                      | be Contribute to energy needs of Bangladesh and enhance energy security.                                                                     | Power and Transmission                    |

## Annexure-I

|    |             | Rooppur - Dhamrai, Rooppur - Bogra).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |                                                                                                                                                                                              |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
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|  3 | Banglad esh | Inauguration of Rabindra Bhawan facilities in Kuthibari                                                                                                                                                                                                             | Completed in June 2023                                                                                                                                                                       | Restoration of shared cultural heritage                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | Art & Culture                                                                                                                                                                                      |
|  4 | Lao PDR     | QIP on Preservation of heritage of performing art of Phalak-Phalam (Lao Ramayana) drama in Luang Prabang Province QIP on Renovation of Wat Phakea Temple in Luang Prabang Province QIP on Preservation of Shadow Puppet Theatre's Performance in Champasak Province | These 3 QIPs are being implemented under Mekong Ganga Cooperation (MGC) mechanism.and were announced during PM's visit to Vientiane on 10 October 2024. These QIPs are under implementation. | QIPs directly benefit local communities, with results that are immediate and visible, which contribute significantly to economic and social development and improvement of public welfare. These grassroot projects, mostly in remote, have been generating enormous goodwill. These QIPs focus on preserving the shared cultural and civilizational heritage of India and Lao PDR. The and in | QIPs relate to preservation of heritage of Lao Ramayan, restoration of Wat Pakea Buddhist temple with murals related to Ramayan, support to shadow puppetry theater on Ramayan Champasak province. |
|  5 | Nepal       | Agreement between SJVN Ltd and Nepal Report                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | The Detailed Project has                                                                                                                                                                     | been A JV of NEA and SJVN (with at least a 51%                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Hydropower                                                                                                                                                                                         |

|    |                     | Electricity Authority (NEA) for Development and implementation of Arun 4 Project prepared by SJVN, and now NEA and SJVN are negotiating the design parameters of this project. stake) would develop the 490 MW Arun project. Arun 4 Project development will strengthen energy co- operation, boost                                                                                                             | 4 genera- clean and in- the                            |
|----|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
|  6 | Trinidad and Tobago | During the visit of PM to Guyana for India and CARICOM summit (November 21-22, 2024) an MoU on SMEs was signed with Trinidad and Tobago. After preparation of Detailed Project Report, Bid Management Process currently ongoing, machineries likely to be dispatched by January 2025. It will help strengthen the SMEs sector in T&T, create local em- ployment and also boost its exports. SMEs - Small Medium | and Enterprises (Agriculture - Food Processing Sector) |
|  7 | Guyana              | During the same visit of PM an MoU on UPI was signed with Guyana. Engagement with Guyana is ongoing to conclude the commercial It will help digitise the economy, make B2B (Business to Busi- ness), P2P (people to                                                                                                                                                                                             | Digital Economy                                        |

|    |         |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | agreement at earliest.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | the people) and G2P (Gov- ernment to People) transactions more effi- cient.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
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|  8 | Ukraine | MoU on Humanitarian Grant Assistance for Implementation of High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDP) was signed between India and Ukraine on 23.08.2024 during visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Ukraine. for be for | The MoU is in operation and is valid five years i.e. upto 22.08.2029. Under the MOU projects upto USD 1.5 million will fully funded by Government of India. The next steps will involve signing project specific MoUs the projects submitted by the Government of Ukraine. | The MoU on HICDP was signed in line with India's commitment to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine with a view to further strengthening bilateral cooperation and generate goodwill for India. Since the projects are executed with the participation of Indian companies, such projects also give exposure to the Indian companies in the beneficiary countries. MoU provides for humanitarian grant assistance towards socio-economic development, livelihood support, empowerment of women & children welfare and facilitation of community life through creation of infrastructure in the education, health training, agriculture and agro-industry, micro-irrigation, renewable energy, trade, transport and communication as well as other sectors which may be |

| 9   | During India - Vietnam                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | To strengthen bilateral defence cooperation through enhancing Vietnam's capacity buildings in IT, data reception etc Defence   |
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|     | Vietnam Leaders' Virtual Summit'- 21 December 2020, Agreement for US$ 5 million Indian Grant Assistance for Army Software Park at National Telecommunications University, Nha Trang, Vietnam between Embassy of India, Hanoi and Telecommunications University, Ministry of National Defence, Vietnam, to facilitate setting up of IT infrastructure at the Army Software Park in Telecommunications University, Nha Trang, with provision for training and services in the field Implemented | Sector                                                                                                                         |

|    |                      | of software applications.                                                                                         |                                                                  |                                                                                                                           |                                   |
|----|----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| 10 | Germany              | MoUs/JDIs on development projects during PM's visit during 6th IGC                                                | JDI on Triangular Development Cooperation Present Status: Active | Cooperation on sustainable development projects in third countries                                                        | Green and sustainable development |
| 11 | United Arab Emirates | MoU on establishment of IIT Delhi Campus in Abu Dhabi (July 2023)                                                 | Campus established. Btech and Mtech courses are offered          | Internationalisation of Indian Educational institutions. Greater educational opportunities of Indian community in the UAE | Education                         |
| 12 | United Arab Emirates | Bharat Mart (February 2024)                                                                                       | Under discussion/at various stages of implementation             | Greater market access for Indian exports, including SMEs                                                                  | Trade                             |
| 13 | United Arab Emirates | Inter-Governmental Framework Agreement on the India-Middle East- Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) (February 2024) | A virtual trade corridor inaugurated between India - UAE         | Promotion of trade and commerce, ease of doing business and reducing of costs and time in trade                           | Logistics                         |

## Developmental Activities/Projects in India

| S.N o   | Country   | Government signed MoUs for various development projects during the foreign visits of Prime Minister w.e.f. 01.07.2019   | Details and Present Status                                                                               | Benefits accruing/likely to accrue to the country                                           | Fields and sectors identified and included under the said project                             |
|---------|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1       | Germany   | MoUs/JDIs on development projects during PM's visit during 6th IGC                                                      | JDI on Partnership for Green and Sustainable Development Present Status: Active                          | Financial and technical assistance by Germany for sustainable development projects in India | Renewable energy, sustainable urban development, green mobility, sustainable agriculture, etc |
|         |           |                                                                                                                         | JDI on Indo-German Development Cooperation Regarding Renewable Energy Partnership Present Status: Active | Financial and technical assistance by Germany for renewable energy sector in India          | Renewable energy                                                                              |

## Annexure-II

|    |        |                                                                   | JDI on Indo-German Green Hydrogen Task Force Present Status: Active                                                                                                                                        | Cooperation for developing Green Hydrogen industry in India                                                    | Green Hydrogen                               |
|----|--------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|
|    |        |                                                                   | JDI on Agroecology and Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (Lighthouse Initiative) Present Status: Active                                                                                          | Cooperation regarding environment, sustainable management of natural resources and agro-food systems           | Agroecology a nd natural resource management |
|    |        |                                                                   | JDI on Cooperation in the Field of Forest Landscape Restoration Present Status: Active                                                                                                                     | Cooperation regarding forest conservation and restoration, climate protection and conservation of biodiversity | Forests and environment, biodiversity        |
| 2  | France | MoUs signed during visit of PM on 22 August 2019 and 14 July 2023 | Memorandum of Agreement between National Institute of Solar Energy(NISE), Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India and The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) | Cooperation on areas of hydrogen energy and fuel cells                                                         | Renewable Energy                             |

| Letter of Intent on the New National Museum and Cooperation on Museology: Active (A further MoU is being pursued containing detailed scope of work in furtherance of the LoI) of                                                              | Knowledge sharing and expertise on development India's National Museum Cultural Cooperation   |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| MoU on Cooperation in the field of Digital Technologies between MeitY and French Ministry Supports adoption of digital technology and best practices to address challenges                                                                    | Digital Technology                                                                            |
| MoU between Invest India and Business France Promote investment facilitation and cooperation between startups of India and France.                                                                                                            | Startups and Innovation                                                                       |
| India-France joint Earth Observation mission TRISHNA Implementing Arrangement TRISHNA is designed provide high-resolution thermal infrared imagery, which is critical applications such monitoring water resources, land surface temperature, | to for as and Space Technology, Water resources, Land management, and Forests.                |

|    |           |                                                     | Letter of Intent between India and France for Cooperation in the field Health and Medicine   | Letter of Intent between India and France for Cooperation in the field Health and Medicine                            | Letter of Intent between India and France for Cooperation in the field Health and Medicine   |
|----|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|  3 | Singapore | MOU on Education Cooperation and Skills Development | Signed on 02 September, 2024                                                                 | Enhance collaborations on capability and skills development Promote collaboration between Higher Education Institutes | Technical and Vocational Education Training Educational institutions                         |
|  4 | USA       | MoU Signed between an Indian Company, Petronet      |                                                                                              | Strenthening of Energy cooperation                                                                                    | Energy Sector                                                                                |

|    |     | LNG Limited and a US Company, Tellurian Inc. to explore Energy cooperation during PM's visit to USA from 21 st to 28 th September 2019                                       |                      |                                                                                                                                             |
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|  5 | USA | MOU between the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the US Department of Health and Human Services for expanding cooperation and partnership in the healthcare sector. | Signed on 28.09.2021 | intends to cooperation innovation in public research in and Security; diagnosis, control of and non- Diseases, and Health Healthcare Sector |
|  6 | USA | MOU between the Indian Council of Medical Research and the US National Institute of Allergy and                                                                              | Signed on 24.09.2024 | cooperation pursuant to Memorandum of ("MoU") but is not Collaborative Healthcare Sector                                                    |

|    |     | Infectious Disease to continue joint support for the highly productive Indo-U.S. International Center of Excellence in Research (ICER) program - an infectious disease research partnership located at the National Institute for Research on Tuberculosis in Chennai.   | research projects; Exchange of scientists and researchers; Scientific meetings, workshops and symposia;. Training activities and consultations; Long-term assignment of scientists and researchers to undertake joint research; Enhancement and strengthening of biomedical/infectious disease research capacity, including clinical research infrastructure, data and information management systems, and sample repositories; Exchange of research materials, data, technology and scientihc publications; Other forms of cooperation identified by mutual consent.   |
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|  7 | USA | MoU on extension of five-year to the statement of Extends the validity of the SGP Agreement up-to 2026 The Agreement the joint both nations                                                                                                                              | helps fulfil commitment of to work                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |

| Guiding Principles on Triangular Cooperation for Global Development (SGP) between India and USA                                                                                                             |       | together and leverage their combined capacities to provide demand-driven development partnership. This triangular cooperation with the US will complement India's other ongoing and future development partnerships, capacity building and technical assistance with countries globally.   |       |
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| India signed on to the Artemis Accords - the Principles for Cooperation in the Civil Exploration and Use of the Moon, Mars, Comets, and Asteroids for Peaceful Purposes- on 21 June 2023 in Washington D.C. | 8 USA | Cooperation in the sector of civil space exploration and use.                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | Space |

|   9 | USA      | India signed on to Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) Agreements under Pillar III (clean economy), Pillar IV (fair economy), and the overarching Agreement   | Signed on 21 st September 2024   | This Agreement will facilitate facilitate development, access, and deployment of clean energy and climate-friendly technologies and to catalyse investment and strengthen measures for anti-corruption, tax transparency etc. and improve business environment Clean Energy and climate- friendly technology etc.   |
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|  10 | USA      | MoU concerning India-US Drug Policy Framework signed during PM's visit from 21 st to 23 rd September 2024                                                        |                                  | It will deepen collaboration to disrupt the illicit production and international trafficking of synthetic drugs and precursor chemicals and deepen holistic public Healthcare                                                                                                                                       |
|  11 | Maldives | MoU for the Establishment of Passenger and Cargo Services by Sea                                                                                                 | Ongoing                          | Enhancing trade linkages and people-to-people contacts between the two countries. Operationalization of India Maldives Shipping Service Connectivity, economy & trade and people-to- people ties                                                                                                                    |

|    |           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | facilitating direct cargo movement between ports of India and Maldives                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
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| 12 | Sri Lanka | MoU between NPCL International Payments Ltd and LankaPay on digital payments. UPI QR based payment system was virtually launched in Sri Lanka by PM and then President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe on 12 Introduction of UPI system is helping Indian tourists visiting Sri Lanka on ease of payment and transactions. Digital connectivity and tourism promotion.                                                                                                                                                                | MoU between NPCL International Payments Ltd and LankaPay on digital payments. UPI QR based payment system was virtually launched in Sri Lanka by PM and then President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe on 12 Introduction of UPI system is helping Indian tourists visiting Sri Lanka on ease of payment and transactions. Digital connectivity and tourism promotion.                                                                                                                                                                | MoU between NPCL International Payments Ltd and LankaPay on digital payments. UPI QR based payment system was virtually launched in Sri Lanka by PM and then President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe on 12 Introduction of UPI system is helping Indian tourists visiting Sri Lanka on ease of payment and transactions. Digital connectivity and tourism promotion.                                                                                                                                                                | MoU between NPCL International Payments Ltd and LankaPay on digital payments. UPI QR based payment system was virtually launched in Sri Lanka by PM and then President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe on 12 Introduction of UPI system is helping Indian tourists visiting Sri Lanka on ease of payment and transactions. Digital connectivity and tourism promotion.                                                                                                                                                                |
| 13 | Sri Lanka | Announcement to commence Passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) and Kankesanthurai (KKS) port in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) and Kankesanthurai (KKS) was launched in October 2023. Subsequently, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has identified a commercial operator for the ferry, who has since started operations from 16 August 2024. Facilitating people-to- people ties, trade and tourism and maritime connectivity between India and Sri Lanka. | Announcement to commence Passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) and Kankesanthurai (KKS) port in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) and Kankesanthurai (KKS) was launched in October 2023. Subsequently, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has identified a commercial operator for the ferry, who has since started operations from 16 August 2024. Facilitating people-to- people ties, trade and tourism and maritime connectivity between India and Sri Lanka. | Announcement to commence Passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) and Kankesanthurai (KKS) port in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) and Kankesanthurai (KKS) was launched in October 2023. Subsequently, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has identified a commercial operator for the ferry, who has since started operations from 16 August 2024. Facilitating people-to- people ties, trade and tourism and maritime connectivity between India and Sri Lanka. | Announcement to commence Passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) and Kankesanthurai (KKS) port in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) and Kankesanthurai (KKS) was launched in October 2023. Subsequently, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has identified a commercial operator for the ferry, who has since started operations from 16 August 2024. Facilitating people-to- people ties, trade and tourism and maritime connectivity between India and Sri Lanka. |
| 14 | Mauritius | Memorandum of Understanding for PM and the former Mauritian PM jointly inaugurated the runway The runway and jetty constructed as part of the MOU has enhanced sea                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | Memorandum of Understanding for PM and the former Mauritian PM jointly inaugurated the runway The runway and jetty constructed as part of the MOU has enhanced sea                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | Memorandum of Understanding for PM and the former Mauritian PM jointly inaugurated the runway The runway and jetty constructed as part of the MOU has enhanced sea                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | Memorandum of Understanding for PM and the former Mauritian PM jointly inaugurated the runway The runway and jetty constructed as part of the MOU has enhanced sea                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |

|    |            | Sea and Air Transportation Facilities at Agalega Island of Mauritius and part of on 29                                                  | jetty constructed as the MOU through video-conferencing facility February 2024                             | and air connectivity between main land Mauritius and Agalega. The infrastructure is also helping the Government of Mauritius on surveillance and monitoring of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).   |                                |
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| 15 | Bangladesh | Inauguration of 'Mitali Express' - passenger train service on Dhaka- New Jalpaiguri- Dhaka route through Chilahati- Haldibari rail link | Operationalised as a weekly service (currently, it is temporarily suspended due to security situation)     | Enhancing people to people ties and boosting tourism.                                                                                                                                               | Rail connectivity              |
| 16 | Bangladesh | Inauguration of border haats Nalikata (India) Saydabad (Bangladesh); Ryngku (India) - Bagan Bari (Bangladesh) and Bholagunj (India) -   | 3 - - Operationalised upon inauguration (currently, it is temporarily suspended due to security situation) | Contribute to livelihood of people living in border areas and enhance people to people ties.                                                                                                        | Border connectivity and trade. |

|    |              | Bholagunj (Bangladesh)                                                                                                                                                                              |                                                      |                                                                                  |                          |
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| 17 | Saudi Arabia | MoU on Cooperation in the Field of Renewable Energy between Saudi Ministry of Energy and Ministry of New & Renewable Energy of India (Oct 2019)                                                     | Under discussion/at various stages of implementation | Energy diversification and self sufficiency                                      | New and Renewable Energy |
| 18 | Saudi Arabia | MoU between Saudi General Authority of Military Industries (GAMI) and Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence concerning collaboration in military acquisition, industries, research, | Under discussion/at various stages of implementation | Make in India, Self reliance in defence production and potential defence exports | Defence and Security     |

|    |              | development and technology (Oct 2019)                                                                                                                                                                               |                                                      |                                                              |                                      |
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| 19 | Saudi Arabia | MoU between Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) for Cooperation in the field of medical products regulations (Oct 2019) | Under discussion/at various stages of implementation | Exports of medical equipments and pharmaceuticals            | Health, Medical and pharmaceutica ls |
| 20 | Saudi Arabia | Letter of Intent between Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monshaat) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Atal Innovation Mission                                                                       | Under discussion/at various stages of implementation | Make in India, strengthening of small and medium enterprises | SME sector                           |

|    |                      | (AIM), NITI Aayog, of the Republic of India (Oct 2019)                                                                                               |                                                      |                                                                                                  |                          |
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| 21 | Saudi Arabia         | MoU between Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited (ISPRL) and Saudi Aramco. (Oct 2019)                                                         | Under discussion/at various stages of implementation | Energy self sufficiency                                                                          | Energy sector            |
| 22 | Saudi Arabia         | MoU between National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Saudi Payments (Oct 2019)                                                              | Under discussion/at various stages of implementation | Digitisation of economy, ease of doing international business, saving currency conversion charge | Commerce and Investments |
| 23 | United Arab Emirates | MoU on establishment of a framework to promote the use of local currencies (INR-AED) for cross-border transactions between India and UAE (July 2023) | Under discussion/at various stages of implementation | Promotion of trade                                                                               | Finance                  |
| 24 | United Arab          | MoU on interlinking                                                                                                                                  | Under discussion/at various                          | Ease of cross-border                                                                             | Finance                  |

|    | Emirates payment and messaging                | systems stages of implementation                                       | transactions and cutting transaction costs            |          |
|----|-----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| 25 | United Arab Emirates MoU Cooperation National | for with Maritime Under discussion/at various stages of implementation | Maritime Research, joint international collaborations | Culture  |
| 26 | United Arab MoU for investment                | Under discussion/at various                                            | Strengthening digital                                 | Advanced |

|    | Emirates             | cooperation in Digital Infrastructure Projects (February 2024)                                       | stages of implementation infrastructure ecosystem and access to advanced technologies   | Technology   |
|----|----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
| 27 | United Arab Emirates | MoU in the field of Electricity Interconnection Under discussion/at various stages of implementation | Trade in energy and increase in energy self sufficiency                                 | Power        |

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