RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1367
TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.09.2020
MOU WITH PORTUGAL
1367. SMT. SHANTA CHHETRI:
Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) whether India and Portugal inked MoUs recently;
(b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof; and
(c) the benefits to India from such MoUs so far in different fields; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
[SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN]
(a) to (d) Yes. India and Portugal inked MoUs during the visit of President of the Portuguese Republic H.E. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa to India from 13-16 February 2020. The details of the MoUs signed and the envisaged benefits are placed below.
| S.N |
Title of the MOU/Agreement |
Envisaged benefits |
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1
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Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Cooperation in Setting Up of a Maritime Gallery at the National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal (Gujarat).
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Share experience, design, technical, implementation, maintenance and service know-how for development of National Maritime Heritage Complex and enhance international tourism
|
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2
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Co-operation Agreement on Maritime Transport and Port Development between the Governments of India and Portugal
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Promote maritime traffic and maritime transport industry, enhanced cooperation in navigation control, maritime search and rescue, fight against pollution, protection of marine environment and exchange of information
|
|
3
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Joint Declaration on Migration & Mobility Partnership between the Governments of India and Portugal
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Facilitation of mobility of citizens, migration for professional and economic reasons, equal treatment of nationals, prevention of illegal migration
|
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4
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MoU for Diplomatic Exchanges and Training between Indian Foreign Service Institute and the Portuguese Diplomatic Institute
|
Develop cooperation projects in the field of diplomatic training and exchange of information
|
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5
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Agreement on Audio-Visual Co-production between the Governments of India and Portugal
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Promotion and facilitation of co-production of films and development of cultural and economic exchanges
|
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6
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MoU between Economic and Food Safety Authority of Portugal, ASAE, and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry of India, for co-operation in the field of Industrial and Intellectual Property Rights.
|
Develop further cooperation and exchange in the field of Industrial and Intellectual Property Rights
|
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7
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MOU between Invest India and Start-Up Portugal
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Provide favourable business environment and necessary guidance to start-ups for promotion and sustainable growth of their businesses in India and Portugal
|
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8
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MoU between Prasar Bharti and Portuguese Media House Radio and Television Portugal (RTP )
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Strengthen cooperation in the field of broadcasting
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