India and Israel have signed an MoU in the fisheries and aquaculture sector to work towards developing biosecure and climate-resilient farming models suitable for water-scarce and climate-stressed regions, the government said on Friday.“The bilateral cooperation will also focus on strengthening aquatic disease management through novel therapeutics, non-invasive alternatives, and scientific approaches for improving disease resistance,” it said.The MoU was signed during the recent visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel.“The agreement aims to strengthen India’s fisheries and aquaculture sector through technology-driven and sustainable practices, while enhancing the Blue Economy and improving the livelihoods of coastal and fishing communities,” the government said.It was also decided to promote professional collaboration in establishing the new Indo–Israel Centres of Excellence for fisheries and aquaculture along with technical cooperation for setting up an oceanarium in India.Both the countries will collaborate in advanced Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), water reuse technologies, automation-based farming, and data-driven aquaculture management. The collaboration will also strengthen linkages between startups, research institutions, and industry, particularly in areas such as water recycling, innovative aquaculture technologies, and product development through incubators and innovation ecosystems.“A Joint Working Group (JWG) will also be constituted to facilitate implementation, review progress, evaluate annual work plans, and consider new areas of cooperation. The JWG will meet annually, either in person or through virtual mode, alternating between India and Israel. Both sides will designate nodal officers to coordinate and monitor activities under the MoU,” the government added.