As farmers’ protest crosses 100 days, Tomar sticks to his offer to amend agri laws
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March 06, 2021 20:47 IST
Agriculture Minister says the new laws will boost investment in the farm sector and give freedom to farmers to sell their produce wherever they want and at price determined by them.
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Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar addressing the 5th national convention of Agrivision in New Delhi on March 6, 2021.
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Agriculture Minister says the new laws will boost investment in the farm sector and give freedom to farmers to sell their produce wherever they want and at price determined by them.
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Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador speaks during a news conference at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico March 2, 2021. Mexico s Presidency/Handout via REUTERS
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MEXICO CITY - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday he is hopeful the United States will be able to share COVID-19 vaccines once his counterpart Joe Biden meets a goal of inoculating 100 million Americans in 100 days.
Although a deal was not reached, Lopez Obrador said he and Biden agreed for teams from Mexico and the United States to study possibilities for sharing vaccines with Mexico. The possibility is not closed, Lopez Obrador told a news conference a day after a virtual meeting with Biden, referring to his request for the United States to help offset shortfalls in Mexico s vaccine supply.
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