Saturday, June 16, 2018

List of MoUs signed between India and other Nations 2018

MoUs Signed in 2018

January 2018

India signed MOU withPurpose of the MOU
India and MyanmarOn land border crossing
India and ItalyCooperation in the field of renewable energy
India and IsraelCooperation in the oil and Gas Sector
India and BelgiumCooperation in the field of ICT&E
India and Transport for LondonTo improve public transport in India
India and UKFor the return of illegal Indian Migrants, sharing of criminal records
Rajasthan and HDFC BankTie up to help start-ups
India and Saudi ArabiaHaj agreement
India and CanadaFor cooperation on science and technology
Gujarat and South KoreaFor business cooperation
India and Sri Lanka4 agreement for collaboration in ICT sector
India and Israel
  • sign 9 MoUs to boost cooperation in various fields
  • on cyber-security cooperation
  • MoU on Protocol between India and Israel on Amendments to the Air Transport Agreement
  • MoU between the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and the Ministry of Energy on Cooperation in Oil and Gas Sector.
  • MoU on filmmaking
  • collaboration in the field of medicine
  • MoU with Technion- Israel Institute of Technology
  • MoU for exchanging information on investment opportunities, relevant laws and regulations, policies and government initiatives
  • For cooperation in the area of metal-air batteries.
  • for cooperation in the area of concentrated solar thermal technologies.
ASSOCHAM and Football DelhiTo strengthen commercial profile
India, VietnamOn I&B, Space Cooperation
India, Cambodiaink four pacts to strengthen bilateral ties
India and Seychellesto build military infrastructure on Assumption Island
Andhra Pradesh-ZurichSign Sister State Agreement
Water resources Ministry signed MOU with Bihar and JharkhandFor completion of North Koel reservoir project
Johnson & Johnson partners with Maharashtra governmenton health interventions
Punjab gov. inks MOU with IOCTo set up Biogas, Bio-CNG plants
Centre, Jammu and KashmirFor education reforms
NITI Aayog and Andhra Pradesh governmentTo develop an online dashboard
Telangana government signed MOU with the Clean Authority of Tokyofor municipal solid waste incineration

February 2018

MOU  Purpose of the MOU
Cochin Shipyard Limited Signs MoU With Russian Firm USCto collaborate and engage in Design, Development and Execution of contemporary, State-of-Art vessels for Inland and Coastal Waterways.
IWAI Signs Project Agreement With World BankFor Jal Marg Vikas Project
Assam Government, OlaFor River Taxi Service
Google And NCERT Join HandsTo Teach Students Digital Safety
India and Australiafor Secondment Programme.
India and Chinafor the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion.
India and Tunisiafor cooperation on Youth matters.
India and USAon Law Enforcement Training.
India and Palestine6 Memorandums of Understanding (MoU)s worth USD 40 million.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Irelandon Cooperation in the Field of Skill Development, Vocational Education and Training.
India and Omanhave signed eight MoUs on defence, health and tourism.
India and UAEinked 5 agreements related to energy & railway sectors, manpower and financial services.
India And IranFor The Avoidance Of Double Taxation
India and Iran9 MoUs To Boost Bilateral Ties
India-MoroccoCooperation Agreement in  Railway Sector
India and Israelon Film Co-production  
UP Government Signs Pact With Amazon IndiaFor Khadi Products Sale.
Telangana and TaiwanMoU For Better Technology Partnership
India and Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC)to promote the “programme based research support”
India and Asian Development BankSign $84 Million Loan For Water Supply In Bihar.
India and the United Kingdomon Cooperation in Skill Development, Vocational Training.
India and Germanon Sustainable Urban Development programme & Smart Cities.

March 2018


India signed MOU with
Purpose of the MOU
India and Fiji
Cooperation in renewable energy
India and Macedonia
Cooperation in the field of health
India and Jordan
Cooperation in the field of manpower, in custom matters
India and Vietnam
On economic and trade cooperation
Maharashtra govt.
Ties up with Wikipedia
India, Russia and Bangladesh together
Sign pact for Rooppur atomic plant
HDFC and Happay
Partner to help farm manage and T & E expenses
India and Mayanmar
To streamline the free movement of people Within 16 KM along the border
Panjab and Nandan Nilakani’s e- govt.
For managing of electronic governance for urban local bodies across the state.
Bengaluru and Microsoft
On renewable energy deal
ONGC and IDRO oil
For developing Susan guard oilfield in Iran.
SIDBI signed MOU with CSC E- governance service
To offer MSME better credit access.
Airbus signup Indian start-ups
To push Make in India.
ISA-ADB, NDB, GCF,AFDB and AIIB
Ink joint declaration for financial partnership
11 Pacific Rim countries sign TPP
To lowering non-tariff and tariff barriers to trade among signatory countries
IREDA and EIB
150 MN euro loan agreement for renewable energy.
Telangana govt with Safran electrical and Power SAS
For established an aerospace unit in Telangana.
IRBI and RBI
Ink Pact for increased co-operation
Federal bank with celebrus capital limited and fortune wealth management Co. India Pvt. Ltd.
For portfolio investment scheme.
Health ministry and WHO
Sign an agreement for enhanced Co-operation in health sector.
Odisha govt. with TATA trust
Implementing the state’s decision for land rights settlements for slum dwellers in urban areas.
IATA signed MOU with ministry of civil aviation and National aviation university
to improve human resource availability in India’s aviation industry
Boeing ink pact with TAL
To make beams for 787-9/10 Dreamliner’s.
First Data sign deal with RBL bank
To provide card processing services
Muthoot finance with Global IME bank
For money transfer service to Nepal
Indian govt., ADB ink
$120 MN loan for rail infrastructure
Indian army with HPCL, NIEDO
To provide quality faculty for professional coaching of Kashmir youth
Four MOU’s signed under aegis of Doner promotion of tourism in the north east with Airbnb
To promote tourism in North-east.
India and EU
TTo share earth observation data from each other’s satellite.
IRCTC with OLA
For booking cab on its website and app.
India and Hong Kong
For double Tax avoidance pact.
ICFRE with TIFAC
For supporting forest based communities
NITI Aayog and Piramol foundation
To improve health and education in aspirational districts.
Swiggy partner with ICICI bank
Launches UPI based digital payment service
Madhya Pradesh ink MOU with Bharat financials
For animal health care plan.
BHEL inks tech pact with Korea based HLB power
For technology collaboration agreement
ISRO and BHEL
For production of space grade lithium ion cells
Odisha inks with British council
For co-operation in several areas.
HDFC bank with Govt. e-market place
It will facilitate a host of transaction and banking related services.
ISA and India
Host country agreement
GIFT and Deloitte
To promote IFSC operation.
NASA and SpaceX

April 2018

India signed MOU withPurpose of the MOU

India and Japan-US
to enhance cooperation in
the areas of
  • counter-proliferation;
  • connectivity and infrastructure development,
  • counter-terrorism;
  • humanitarian assistance and disaster relief,
  • maritime security and maritime domain awareness.
India and United Arab Emirateson Technical Cooperation in Rail Sector.
India and Canadato foster cross-border partnerships.
India and Afghanistanfor cooperation in the field of food safety and related areas.
India and Iranon the establishment of an expert group on trade remedy measures.
Singapore and Chinato promote greater collaboration between Singapore and Chinese companies.
India and Nepal
  • To expand bilateral ties in developmental cooperation, agriculture, trade & investment, energy, connectivity & people-to-people contacts.
  • to build strategic Railway link between Kathmandu and Raxaul.
  • to enhance Agriculture cooperation.
  • to develop inland waterways for Cargo Movement.
India and Equatorial Guineain the fields of
  • AYUSH and traditional medicine;
  • medicinal plants; and an action plan for Information and Communication Technology.
India and Vietnamto boost ties.
India and Bangladeshsix MoUs including 129.5 km oil pipeline deal.
India and United Kingdom and Northern Irelandon the return of Illegal Migrants.
Indian Consortium and Saudi Aramcofor Ratnagiri Mega Refinery in Maharashtra.
India signs MoU with World Expofor India’s pavilion in the prestigious World Expo 2020.
India and Zambiafour agreements on:
  • double taxation avoidance
  • judicial cooperation
  • mutual visa waivers for officials and diplomats
  • the Entrepreneurship Development Institute that India will build in Zambia
Mahindra group ties up with Japanese firmfor amphibious aircraft ShinMaywa US-2.
India-Timor Lestein field of public health.
India and Moroccoto promote cooperation in mineral exploration.
India and Russiaseven MoU at Defence expo.
India and Kazakhstanto enhance energy cooperation.
India and New South Walesto enhance Indian start-up ecosystem.
India and UKfree trade agreement to boost economic ties.
India and Eritreaon Foreign Office Consultations.
India and Sao Tome and Principefor Cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy.
India and US and Finlandto jointly develop new pollution-forecast system.
G20 Ministers and Central Bank Governorsfor economic growth by promoting trade.
India and Koreato ink pact for seafarers, boost bilateral ties: Gadkari.
India – World Banksign $125 million agreement for “Innovate in India for Inclusiveness Project”.
India and World Bankto benefit farmers in Maharashtra.
Government of India and World Banksigned a $210 million loan agreement to Improve Rural Road Network in Madhya Pradesh.
SJVN signs MoU with Ministry of Powerto achieve 9200 Million Units in FY 2018-19.

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
to provide skill training to 500 youth and women at Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu.
FIEO, PayPalto empower Indian SMEs to sell globally.
Indian Army and HDFC Bankon the Defence Salary Package.

May 2018

India / Organization signed MOU with
Purpose of the MOU
India and Colombia
on Cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) and Indian Yoga Association (IYA)to promote yoga, health, wellness and spiritual tourism in Krishna Circuit.
India and Singaporeon Cooperation in the field of Personnel Management and Public Administration
India and Franceon Technical Cooperation in the field of railways.
India and Swazilandon cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine.
India and Surinamefor cooperation in the field of electoral management and administration.
India and Brunei Darussalamfor the Exchange of Information and Assistance in Collection with respect to Taxes.
India and NepalTo Expand Their Partnership For Socio-Economic Development
India and Peruin the field of Renewable Energy
India and Guatemalafor strengthening diplomatic cooperation through Respective Foreign Service Institutes in the educational field
India and Panama· on the exemption of Visas for holders of Diplomatic and Official Passports
· in the field of Agriculture
The government of Maharashtra AND British Councilto strengthen educational and cultural cooperation between the two nations.
India and Francein the field of Renewable Energy
India and Denmarkon Food Safety Cooperation
India and Moroccoin Renewable Energy
the legal field
in the field of Mining and Geology.
India and Turkeyon trade in poppy seeds to ensure quick and transparent processing for import.
India and KuwaitDouble Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)
India and Sri LankaOn Information Exchange For Drug Control
India and Angolafor promoting bilateral cooperation in the field of Electronics and Information Technology.
India And World Bank$500 Million Additional Financing For PMGSY
India with World Bank$ 200 million for the National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan).
India and World Bankof USD 21.7 Million for the Strengthening of Public Financial Management in Rajasthan Project
Gujarat and PolandOn Organizing Independence Centenary
NITI Aayog and ABB IndiaTo derive the benefits of latest technologies including robotics and artificial intelligence.
Common Service Centre (CSC) SPV and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)for providing financial support to CSCs across the country
NITI Aayog, and GoogleTo Help Grow AI Ecosystem In India
NITI Aayog and IBM have signed a Statement of Intent (SoI)to develop a crop yield prediction model using Artificial Intelligence to provide real-time advisory to farmers in Aspirational Districts
BCCI and UN EnvironmentTo Promote ‘Green’ Cricket
Ministry of Women and Child and Development, Government of India and Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Uttar Pradeshfor management of Home of Widows at Sunrakh Bangar, Vrindavan
The Union Finance Ministry has tied up with 40 entitiesfor extending loans to small entrepreneurs under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY).
Ministry of Railway & Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL)regarding financial & non-financial targets for the company
NTPC inked a pact with Bihar and its power utilitiesto acquire their entire stake in two joint ventures at Nabinagar and Kanti and to buy Barauni thermal plant
NASA and UberTo Make Flying Cars A Reality
The National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC) and Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)envisages provision of enhanced services by NSIC under its marketing, financial, technology and other support services schemes, for MSMEs

MoUs Signed in 2017

India signed MOU within 2017Purpose of the MOU
India and Canada
  • three MoUs on defence cooperation,
  • Kinetics International Inc. (KII), Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU) and Security Solution Business Integrator (SSBI ) to set up a first-of-its-kind conductor testing laboratory at GFSU.
  • Ultra Electronics ‎Forensic Technology Inc. and Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU) for the exchange of faculty and key technical personnel for joint lectures and research programs
  • Canadian Consortium of companies and ‎the Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB) for the promotion and development of a Petroleum and Petrochemical complex with storage facilities.
India and US
  • The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-ln) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the US Homeland Security Department on cooperation in the field of Cyber Security.
  • Collaboration in the field of developmental activities and assists the third world countries.
  • Cooperation on homeland security.
India and Fiji
  • defence cooperation
  • On defence cooperation envisaging several areas of cooperation including in defence industry, military training and humanitarian assistance & disaster management.
India and Malaysia
  • Air Services Agreement.
  • On Cooperation in the proposed development of a Urea and Ammonia Manufacturing Plant in Malaysia.
  • on Cooperation in the Field of Sports
  • Between the Malaysian Human Resource Fund (HRDF)/ Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad (PSMB) and EDII, Ahmedabad for cooperation in training.
  • Between Association of Indian Universities (AIU), India and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), Malaysia on Mutual Recognition of the Educational Qualifications.
  • between Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) and Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), India
  • Between MIGHT Technology Malaysia and AP Economic Development Board on implementation of 4th Generation Technology Park in AP.
India and Bangladesh
  • Defence Cooperation Framework.
  • Defence Services Staff College.
  • between National Defence College, Dhaka, Bangladesh and National Defence College, New Delhi, India for enhancing cooperation in the field of national security, development and strategic studies.
  • On Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.
  • On Cooperation in Peaceful uses of Nuclear Energy.
  • For the Exchange of Technical Information and Co-operation in the Regulation of Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection.
  • Inter-Agency Agreement on Cooperation regarding Nuclear Power Plant Projects in Bangladesh.
  • In the field of Information Technology and Electronics.
  • Cyber Security.
  • On Establishing Border Haats Across the Border between India and Bangladesh.
  • On Bilateral Judicial Sector Cooperation.
  • On Training and Capacity Building Programme for Bangladeshi Judicial Officers in India.
  • On Mutual Scientific Cooperation in the field of Earth Sciences for Research and Development.
  • On Passenger and Cruise Services on the Coastal and Protocol Route between Bangladesh and India.
  • On Indo- Bangladesh Protocol Route between the Ministry of Shipping of India and Ministry of Shipping of Bangladesh.
  • On Cooperation in the Field of Mass Media.
  • Audio-visual Co-production Agreement.
  • For extending Defence LOC of USD 500 million.
  • For the Regulation of Motor Vehicle Passenger Traffic (Khulna-Kolkata route) and SOP of the Agreement.
  • For Extending a 3rd Line of Credit (LoC) by GoI to GoB.
  • Financing Agreement.
  • To provide financial assistance of 240mn for the development of Sylhet City.
  • Credit of 4.5 bn to Bangladesh for implementation of developmental projects cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space.
India and Australia
  • On Cooperation in Combating International Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime.
  • On Cooperation in the Field of Health and Medicine.
  • On Cooperation in Sports.
  • On Cooperation in the Field of Environment, Climate and Wildlife.
  • For Promotion and Development of Cooperation in Civil Aviation Security.
  • Implementing Arrangements for Cooperation in Space Technology.
India and south Korea
  • For defence industry cooperation in shipbuilding.
India and Palestine
  • five MoUs
  • on Visa Exemption on Diplomatic and Official Passports
  • Cooperation in Youth Affairs and Sports
  • Agricultural Cooperation
  • Cooperation in Health Sector
  • Information-Technology and Electronics.
India and Spain
  • seven agreements,
  • For Transfer of Sentenced Persons.
  • On Cooperation in organ transplantation.
  • On Cooperation in Cyber Security.
  • On Cooperation in Renewable Energy.
  • On Technical Cooperation in Civil Aviation.
  • On visa waiver for holders of diplomatic passports.
  • Foreign Service Institute and Diplomatic Academy of Spain.
India and Russia
  • five MoUs between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin
  • on cultural exchanges for a period of two years (2017-2019)
  • For the construction of the third stage of the Kudankulam NPP (KK5 & KK6) along with the Credit Protocol.
  • Between the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) and the Council of India on Scientific and Industrial Research has been signed to provide access to Rospatent experts to the Indian Digital Library of Traditional Knowledge (TKDL).
  • Between JSC (Russian Railways) and the Ministry of Railways on the preparation of the justification for the implementation of the high-speed service at the Nagpur-Secunderabad section.
  • Between ALROSA Joint Stock Company and the Council for the Promotion of the Export of Precious Stones and Jewellery of India has been signed.
  • Cooperation in Youth matter.
India and Saudi Arabia
  • Labour Cooperation for Recruitment of workers,
  • Executive Program for Cooperation in the field of Handicrafts,
  • Money Laundering,
  • Terrorism Financing and Related Crimes,
  • Framework for Investment Promotion Cooperation.
India and Maldives
  • To avoid double taxation of income derived from international air transports.
  • Exchange of information with respect to taxes.
  • Orbit Frequency Coordination of "South Asia Satellite" at 48oE.
  • In the area of conservation and restoration of ancient mosques and joint research and exploratory surveys in Maldives.
  • Cooperation in the field of tourism. MoU for defence cooperation.
India and Oman
  • Defence Cooperation.
  • Marine Crime Prevention at Sea.
  • Cooperation in the field of Maritime Issues.
  • Flight Safety Information Exchange.
India and Iran
  • Development of Chabahar Port in Iran.
  • Cooperation in India-Iran-Afghanistan Trilateral Agreement Letter of Credit for Chabahar Port.
  • Cooperation in the field of mines.
  • Cooperation in foreign trade and investment Extension of Cultural Exchange Program till 2019.
  • Cooperation on Archival Matters.
India and Qatar
  • For the promotion of investments.
  • Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters.
  • Exchange of intelligence related to money laundering, terrorist financing and related crimes.
  • Concerning the skilled workers.
  • Cooperation in Tourism.
  • Cooperation in the field of Health.
  • Cooperation in the field of Youth and Sports.
India and Myanmar
  • Cooperation in the Field of Renewable Energy Cooperation in the construction of 69 bridges.
  • cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine Construction and up gradation of the Kalewa – Yagi Road Section.
India and Ghana
  • Visa waivers for holders of diplomatic passports.
  • Setting up a Joint Commission between the two countries on various matters.
  • Civil Nuclear Cooperation by India to Ghana.
India and Vietnam
  • Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space.
  • Amending the Agreement on Avoiding Double Taxation Program of Cooperation in UN Peacekeeping Matters.
  • Health Cooperation.
  • Cooperation in Information Technology.
  • Cooperation in the field of Social Sciences.
  • Cooperation in Cyber Security Establishing Centre of Excellence in Software Development and Training.
  • Sharing of White Shipping Information.
  • Contract for Offshore High-speed Patrol Boats.
India and Chile
  • extension of the existing MoU relating to India–Chile Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA)
India and Japan
  • Cooperation for Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy.
  • Manufacturing Skill Transformation Program Cooperation in the field of Outer Space.
  • Collaboration in Marine, Earth Science and Technology.
  • Field of Agriculture and Food Related Industries.
  • Field of Cultural Exchange.
  • Disaster Management and Environment Protection.
  • For collaborative research in the field of silkworm and silk industry.
  • Technical interim training programme.
  • Establishing flexible and global LNG market.
India and UAE
  • Cooperation in the field of Small and Medium enterprises.
  • Innovation, agriculture, and allied field.
  • Maritime support
  • Agreement on Defence, compressive strategic partnership, shipping, agriculture, prevention and combating human trafficking,
  • To provide various services in the field of energy management and conservation.
India and Portugal
  • Cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied field.
  • Cooperation in IT and Electronics.
  • Cooperation in renewable energy.
India and Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) member countries
  • Cooperation in MSME sectors.
India and Sri Lanka
  • For the construction of 3000 rainwater harvesting system in northern Jaffna District of Sri Lanka.
  • Construction of multi ethnic tri lingual school in a north central district of Sri Lanka.
  • Construction of 1200 houses through 50 model villages in Sri Lanka.
India and Serbia
  • Cooperation in the field of Information Technology and Electronics.
India and Greece
  • In the field of tourism and cultural exchange.
ISRO and JAXA
  • In the field of outer space.
India and Poland
  • Cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied field
India and Portugal
  • Defence Renewable Energy.
  • Marine Research and Resources.
  • Agriculture and Allied Sectors.
  • Information Technology and Electronics.
  • Establishment of an Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Chair of Indian Studies in University of Lisbon
  • For avoidance of double taxation.
India and Kenya
  • Cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied field.
India and Pakistan
  • Prohibition of attack against nuclear installations and facilities.
India and Uruguay
  • Cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters.
India and France
  • Information sharing on maritime traffic and domain awareness in the Indian Ocean region.
  • Cooperation in the field of Science, technology and innovation.
  • Technical cooperation in civil aviation.
India and Ukraine
  • To strengthen bilateral cooperation through cinema.
India and Germany
  • Ratify 2011 agreement on social benefit to improve investment flow
  • Cooperation in the field of alternative medicine.
India and Italy
  • Technical cooperation in rail sector with focus on safety operation.
India and Senegal
  • Cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine.
India and UK
  • To allow more flights to boost tourism and trade.
  • Cooperation in energy sector.
India and Rwanda
  • To enable the airlines of the two countries to operates services in each other.
India and Brazil
  • Social security agreement.
India and Nepal
  • Renewed the petroleum trade agreement.
  • Drug demand reduction and prevention of illicit trafficking in Narcotic drug and phototropic substance.
  • New Mechi bride over Mechi River.
India and Georgia
  • To promote economic trade and investment relations.
India and Tunisia
  • Cooperation in the field of justice.
India and Republic of Korea
  • For defence industry cooperation in shipbuilding.
India and Cyprus.
  • Cooperation on merchant shipping
India and Somalia
  • Agreement on transfer of sentenced persons.
India and Palestine
  • Cooperation in the field of agriculture
India and China
  • To develop a 1200 MW hydroelectric project.
India and Armenia
  • Cooperation on youth matter.
  • Cooperation in the peaceful use of outer space.
  • Cooperation in the field of disaster management.
India and Netherlands
  • Cooperation in the field of water resource management.
India and morocco
  • Cooperation in the field of health
  • Cooperation in the field of water resource.
India and Ethiopia
  • Cooperation in the field of Information communication and media.
India and Belarus
  • Cooperation in the field of vocational education and training.
India and Afghanistan
  • Technical cooperation on police training and development.
India and Switzerland
  • Technical cooperation in rail sector.

1. India and Canada:

(11/January/2017) India and canada signed three MoUs on defence cooperation and these MoUs were signed by Canadian and Indian organizations at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in Gandhinagar. I. MoU between Kinectrics International Inc. (KII), Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU) and Security Solution Business Integrator (SSBI ) to set up a first-of-its-kind conductor testing laboratory at GFSU. This high-end testing lab will allow India’s power-based industry partners to save time and money by accessing forensic lab facilities in India rather than in Canada. II. MoU between Ultra Electronics ‎Forensic Technology Inc. and Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU) for the exchange of faculty and key technical personnel for joint lectures and research programs. III. MoU between a Canadian Consortium of companies and ‎the Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB) for the promotion and development of a Petroleum and Petrochemical complex with storage facilities. 

2. India and US:

(11/January/2017) India and the US have signed an MoU the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-ln) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the US Homeland Security Department on cooperation in the field of Cyber Security. I. The MoU intends to promote closer co-operation and exchange of information pertaining to the Cyber Security in accordance with the relevant laws, rules and regulations and on the basis of equality, reCciprocity and mutual benefit. 

3. India and Fiji:

(29/May/2017) India and Fiji signed an MoU on defence cooperation and this MoU was signed by The Minister of Defence and National Security of Fiji, Honourable Ratu Inoke Kubuabola and the Minister of Defence, Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley in Delhi. I. MoU on defence cooperation envisaging several areas of cooperation including in defence industry, military training and humanitarian assistance & disaster management 

4. India and Malaysia:

(1/April/2017) India and Malaysia signed seven MoUs when Najib Razak, PM of Malaysia met PM Modi in India at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. I. Air Services Agreement between India and Malaysia- By Dato Sri Liow Tiong Lai,Minister of Transport Malaysia and EAM(External Affairs Minister) II. Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the proposed development of a Urea and Ammonia Manufacturing Plant in Malaysia and offtake of exisiting surplus urea from Malaysia to India. III. MoU on Cooperation in the Field of Sports IV. MoU between the Malaysian Human Resource Fund (HRDF)/ Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad (PSMB) and EDII, Ahmedabad for cooperation in training, etc. V. MoU between Association of Indian Universities (AIU), India and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), Malaysia on Mutual Recognition of the Educational Qualifications. VI. The MoU between Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) and Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), India VII. MoU between MIGHT Technology Malaysia and AP Economic Development Board on implementation of 4th Generation Technology Park in AP. 

5. India and Bangladesh:

(08/April/2017) India and Australia signed twenty two MoUs when Sheikh Hasina, PM of Bangladesh met PM Modi in Delhi (the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat)I. MoU on Defence Cooperation Framework between GoI and GoB II. MoU between Defence Services Staff College, Wellington (Nilgiris), Tamil Nadu, India and Defence Services Command and Staff College, Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh for Enhancing Cooperation in the Field of Strategic and operational studies III. MoU between National Defence College, Dhaka, Bangladesh and National Defence College, New Delhi, India for enhancing cooperation in the field of national security, development and strategic studies IV. MoU between India and Bangladesh on Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space V. Agreement between India and Bangladesh on Cooperation in Peaceful uses of Nuclear Energy VI. Arrangement between The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board(AERB), India and The Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority(BAERA) of Bangladesh for the Exchange of Technical Information and Co-operation in the Regulation of Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection VII. Inter-Agency Agreement between Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership (GCNEP), Department of Atomic Energy, India and Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission(BAEC), Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh on Cooperation regarding Nuclear Power Plant Projects in Bangladesh VIII. MoU between the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of India and Information and Communication Technology Division of Bangladesh on Co-operation in the field of Information Technology and Electronics IX. MoU between the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), India and Bangladesh Government Computer Incident Response Team (BGD e-Gov CIRT), Bangladesh Computer Council of Information and Communication Technology division, Ministry of Post, Telecommunication and IT On Cooperation in the area of Cyber Security X. MoU between India and Bangladesh on Establishing Border Haats Across the Border between India and Bangladesh XI. MoU between India and Bangladesh on Bilateral Judicial Sector Cooperation XII. MoU between the National Judicial Academy, India and the Supreme Court of Bangladesh on Training and Capacity Building Programme for Bangladeshi Judicial Officers in India XIII. MoU between the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL), Ministry of Shipping, India and the Department of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Bangladesh Concerning Cooperation on Aids to Navigation XIV. MoU between Geological Survey of India (GSI) and Geological Survey of Bangladesh (GSB) on Mutual Scientific Cooperation in the field of Earth Sciences for Research and Development XV. MoU & SOPs on Passenger and Cruise Services on the Coastal and Protocol Route between Bangladesh and India XVI. MoU on Development of Fairway from Sirajganj to Daikhowa and Ashuganj to Zakiganj on Indo- Bangladesh Protocol Route between the Ministry of Shipping of India and Ministry of Shipping of Bangladesh XVII. MoU between India and Bangladesh on Cooperation in the Field of Mass Media XVIII. Audio-visual Co-production Agreement between India and Bangladesh XIX. MoU between GoI and GoB for extending Defence LOC of USD 500 million XX. Agreement between Bangladesh And India for the Regulation of Motor Vehicle Passenger Traffic (Khulna-Kolkata route) and SOP of the Agreement XXI. MoU between the GoI and GoB for Extending a 3rd Line of Credit (LoC) by GoI to GoB XXII. Financing Agreement between GoI and GoB for the Construction of 36 Community Clinics in Bangladesh 

6. India and Australia:

India and Australia signed six MoUs when Malcolm Turnbull, PM of Australia met PM Modi in Delhi (Hyderabad house) I. MoU on Cooperation in Combating International Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime II. MoU on Cooperation in the Field of Health and Medicine III. MoU on Cooperation in Sports IV. MoU on Cooperation in the Field of Environment, Climate and Wildlife V. MoU for Promotion and Development of Cooperation in Civil Aviation Security VI. Implementing Arrangements on Cooperation in Space Technology 

7. India and south Korea

(21/April/2017) India and South korea signed by India’s Defence Production Secretary Ashok Kumar Gupta and South Korean Defence Acquisition and Programme Administration Minister Chang Myoung-Jin an MoU for defence industry cooperation in shipbuilding. I. MoU for defence industry cooperation in shipbuilding 

8. India and Palestine:

(15/May/2017) India and Palestine signed five MoUs when Mohmoud Abbas, president of Palestine met PM Modi in I. MoU on Visa Exemption on Diplomatic and Official Passports II. MoU on Cooperation in Youth Affairs and Sports III. MoU on Agricultural Cooperation IV. MoU on Cooperation in Health Sector V. MoU on Information-Technology and Electronics 

9. India and Spain:

(31/May/2017) India and Spain signed seven agreements, including on cyber security and technical cooperation in civil aviation, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the European country. I. Agreement for Transfer of Sentenced Persons II. MOU on Cooperation in organ transplantation between India’s Directorate General of Health Services and the National Transplant Organization of Spain. III. MoU on Cooperation in Cyber Security. IV. MoU on Cooperation in Renewable Energy. V. MoU on Technical Cooperation in Civil Aviation. VI. Agreement on visa waiver for holders of diplomatic passports. VII. MoU between Foreign Service Institute and Diplomatic Academy of Spain 

10. India and Russia:

(1/June/2017) India and Russia signed five MoUs between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin during the visit of Prime Minister Modi to Russia. I. An agreement on cultural exchanges for a period of two years (2017-2019) has been signed between the two nations. II. An agreement for the construction of the third stage of the Kudankulam NPP (KK5 & KK6) along with the Credit Protocol has been signed between NPCIL and ROSATOM. III. An agreement between the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) and the Council of India on Scientific and Industrial Research has been signed to provide access to Rospatent experts to the Indian Digital Library of Traditional Knowledge (TKDL). IV. Contract between JSC (Russian Railways) and the Ministry of Railways on the preparation of the justification for the implementation of the high-speed service at the Nagpur-Secunderabad section has been signed. V. Memorandum of cooperation between ALROSA Joint Stock Company and the Council for the Promotion of the Export of Precious Stones and Jewellery of India has been signed. 

MoUs Signed in 2016

    India signed MOU withPurpose of the MOU
    CanadaDefence cooperation
    United States of Americato promote closer co-operation and exchange of information pertaining to the Cyber Security
    FijiDefence cooperation, military training and humanitarian assistance & disaster management
    MalaysiaAir Services Agreement, development of a Urea and Ammonia Manufacturing Plant in Malaysia, Cooperation in the field of Sports, Mutual Recognition of the Educational Qualifications,
    BangladeshDefence Cooperation, Peaceful Use of Outer Space, Peaceful uses of Nuclear Energy, Establishing Border Haats Across the Border, Cooperation in the Field of Mass Media
    AustraliaCombating International Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime, Cooperation in the Field of Health and Medicine, Sports, in the Field of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Cooperation in Civil Aviation Security,
    PalestineVisa Exemption on Diplomatic and Official Passports, Cooperation in the field of sports, Agricultural Cooperation, Health sector
    Spaincyber security and technical cooperation in civil aviation, Transfer of Sentenced Persons, Cooperation in organ transplantation, Cooperation in Renewable Energy, Visa waiver for holders of diplomatic passports.
    Russiacultural exchanges for a period of two years (2017-2019), for the construction of the third stage of the Kudankulam NPP (KK5 & KK6), implementation of the high-speed service at the Nagpur-Secunderabad section,
    Saudi ArabiaLabour Cooperation for Recruitment of workers,
    Executive Program for Cooperation in the field of Handicrafts,
    Money Laundering,
    Terrorism Financing and Related Crimes,
    Framework for Investment Promotion Cooperation.

    MaldivesTo avoid double taxation of income derived from international air transports. Exchange of information with respect to taxes. Orbit Frequency Coordination of "South Asia Satellite" at 48oE. In the area of conservation and restoration of ancient mosques and joint research and exploratory surveys in Maldives. Cooperation in the field of tourism. MoU for defence cooperation.
    OmanDefence Cooperation. Marine Crime Prevention at Sea. Cooperation in the field of Maritime Issues. Flight Safety Information Exchange.
    IranDevelopment of Chabahar Port in Iran. Cooperation in India-Iran-Afghanistan Trilateral Agreement Letter of Credit for Chabahar Port. Cooperation in the field of mines. cooperation in foreign trade and investment Extension of Cultural Exchange Program till 2019. Cooperation on Archival Matters.
    QatarFor the promotion of investments. Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters. Exchange of intelligence related to money laundering, terrorist financing and related crimes. Concerning the skilled workers. Cooperation in Tourism. Cooperation in the field of Health. Cooperation in the field of Youth and Sports.
    Myanmarcooperation in the Field of Renewable Energy Cooperation in the construction of 69 bridges. cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine Construction and up gradation of the Kalewa – Yagi Road Section.
    GhanaVisa waivers for holders of diplomatic passports. Setting up a Joint Commission between the two countries on various matters. Civil Nuclear Cooperation by India to Ghana.
    VietnamCooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space. Amending the Agreement on Avoiding Double Taxation Program of Cooperation in UN Peacekeeping Matters. Health Cooperation. Cooperation in Information Technology. Cooperation in the field of Social Sciences. cooperation in Cyber Security Establishing Centre of Excellence in Software Development and Training. Sharing of White Shipping Information. Contract for Offshore High-speed Patrol Boats.
    Chileextension of the existing MoU relating to India–Chile Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA),
    JapanCooperation for Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy. Manufacturing Skill Transformation Program Cooperation in the field of Outer Space. Collaboration in Marine, Earth Science and Technology. Field of Agriculture and Food Related Industries. Field of Cultural Exchange. Disaster Management and Environment Protection
    VietnamCivil Nuclear Cooperation. Aviation links. Energy efficiency. Promotion of parliamentary cooperation.
    PortugalDefence Renewable Energy. Marine Research and Resources. Agriculture and Allied Sectors. Information Technology and Electronics. Establishment of an Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Chair of Indian Studies in University of Lisbon.

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