India and Finland sign an MoU

India and Finland sign an MoU
Question: India has signed a MoU with Finland for strengthening cooperation in which of the following sector?
(a) Trade
(b) Tourism
(c) Education
(d) Research and technology
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
  • A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, Government of Finland on 21 November 2019 for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism.
  •  The MOU was signed by Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge), and Minister of Economic Affairs and Employment, Government of Finland Timo Harakka.
  • India and Finland have enjoyed a strong diplomatic and long economic relationship. The two countries now desiring to strengthen and further develop the established relationship have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism.
  • Finland is one of the important inbound source market for India. In 2018, 21239 Finnish tourists visited India. The signing of Memorandum of Understanding with Finland will be instrumental in increasing tourist arrivals from this source market.
  • The signing of  Memorandum of Understanding is expected to establish the basis for a cooperative relationship to encourage and promote successful bilateral cooperation in the field of tourism, sharing data, knowledge, expertise etc. related to tourism and sharing experiences in making polices, regulation and standards in planning, implementation and development of tourism policy etc.
  • India and Bulgaria had also discussed the ways and means to promote and develop tourism between nations on November 20 2019.                                                                                                                                                                                                  

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