OREANDA-NEWS. September 09, 2013. The draft Law of Ukraine "On Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of India on scientific and technological cooperation" has been approved On September 4, 2013 at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.

According to Article 9 of the Law of Ukraine "On International Treaties of Ukraine" agreement is subject to ratification by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.

The adoption of this law is necessary for the entry into force of the Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of Republic of India on Scientific and Technological Cooperation, inked on 10 December 2012, during the state visit of the President of Ukraine to the Republic of India (New Delhi).

Implementation of the Agreement, which is proposed to ratify, will facilitate coordinated policy in priority areas of mutual interest in the development of science and technology, harmonizing the content of its individual components and the relevant national regulatory frameworks of countries participating in the Agreement.