New Delhi, Nov 22 (PTI) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday gave its ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Agreement on co-operation on youth matters in the field of sports signed with Tajikstan.

The MoU to promote co-operation on youth matters between the two countries was signed by Somnath Ghosh, Ambassador of India to Tajikistan, for Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India and Abdullozoda Ahtam Rustam, Chairman of the Committee for Youth and Sports Affairs for the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan on October 8 at Dushanbe.

According to the PIB release, the agreement will facilitate exchange programmes in the field of Youth Affairs, which will help in promoting exchange of ideas, values and culture amongst Youth and in consolidating friendly relations between India and Tajikistan.

"The benefits arising from such bilateral exchange programmes between both countries would be equally available to all youth irrespective of their caste, religion and gender. These will help in developing international perspective among the youth and expanding their knowledge and expertise in the areas of Youth Affairs," the release added.

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