Export of buffalo meat to Russia commences: Jaishankar

May 10, 2015 19:44

The export of buffalo meat from India to Russia has commenced while the shipment of milk products is expected to begin soon.

The issue was discussed during the bilateral meeting between President Pranab Mukherjee and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar said yesterday.

"Bovine meat export to Russia has commenced while export of milk products from India will begin soon," he said at a press conference here.

The decision to export buffalo meat to Russia bears significance as cow slaughter is banned in Maharashtra but there is no restriction on export of buffalo meat.

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