Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy with Phillipines Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr.
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Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy met Philippines Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. in New Delhi on Wednesday, and the latter responded positively to the State’s proposal to export paddy to the country.
The first consignment of 12,000 metric tonnes (MT) of rice from Telangana was exported to Philippines in March this year.
Mr. Reddy assured full cooperation and commitment in consolidating and expanding the trade ties between Telangana and the Philippines.
Mr. Laurel Jr. said that Philippine’s total requirement of rice and paddy might be around 2 million metric tonnes next year. He also enquired about the possibility of importing maize from TG.
Mr. Reddy extended an invitation to Mr. Laurel Jr. to visit Telangana later this year, which was accepted. Civil Supplies Commissioner D.S. Chauhan suggested the State’s Sona (RNR 15048) rice variety for export.
Published – August 06, 2025 09:11 pm IST
