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India's Health Diplomacy: MoS Anupriya Patel Forges Stronger Ties with Sri Lanka, Fiji

Union Minister of State Anupriya Patel held important bilateral meetings on the sidelines of a major global health summit. She met with the health ministers of both Sri Lanka and Fiji in New Delhi. The discussions focused on strengthening existing health partnerships and exploring new areas for future collaboration. These meetings highlight India's active role in fostering regional health cooperation.

Key Points: Anupriya Patel Holds Health Talks with Sri Lanka, Fiji Ministers

  • MoS Anupriya Patel met Sri Lanka's Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa in New Delhi
  • Discussions focused on deepening ongoing health collaboration between the two nations
  • A separate meeting was held with Fiji's Health Minister Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu
  • Talks aimed to strengthen historic partnerships and explore new avenues for cooperation
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MoS Anupriya Patel holds bilateral health talks with Sri Lanka, Fiji at 2nd WHO Traditional Medicine Summit

MoS Anupriya Patel held bilateral meetings with health ministers from Sri Lanka and Fiji on the sidelines of the WHO Traditional Medicine Summit in New Delhi.

"The interaction underscored the strength of the India-Sri Lanka partnership, with discussions on ongoing health cooperation... - Ministry of Health & Family Welfare"

New Delhi, December 19

Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel, held cordial and constructive meetings with health ministers from Sri Lanka and Fiji on the sidelines of the 2nd WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit in the national capital on Thursday, underscoring India's strong bilateral ties and commitment to health cooperation in the region.

During the interaction with Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health & Mass Media of Sri Lanka, the discussions focused on ongoing health collaborations, avenues to deepen cooperation in the coming years further, and India's enduring commitment to stand as a trusted and reliable partner to Sri Lanka, according to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

"Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare Smt. Anupriya Patel held a cordial and constructive meeting with H.E. Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health & Mass Media of Sri Lanka, today in New Delhi, on the sidelines of the 2nd WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit. The interaction underscored the strength of the India-Sri Lanka partnership, with discussions on ongoing health cooperation, avenues to further deepen collaboration in the coming years, and India's enduring commitment to stand with Sri Lanka as a trusted and reliable partner," the ministry stated in a post on X.

Patel also met with Ratu Atonio Rabici Lalabalavu, Fiji's Minister for Health and Medical Services. The meeting highlighted the historic India-Fiji partnership, with discussions centred on further strengthening cooperation in the health sector and exploring new avenues for future collaboration, the ministry noted.

"Union Minister of State for Health Smt. Anupriya Patel held a warm and productive meeting with H.E. Dr. Ratu Atonio Rabici Lalabalavu, Minister for Health and Medical Services of Fiji, today in New Delhi, on the sidelines of the 2nd WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit. The interaction reflected the strong, historic India-Fiji partnership, with discussions focused on further strengthening cooperation in the health sector and exploring new avenues of collaboration for the future," the ministry stated in a separate post on X.

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, which aimed to advance Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) globally.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see our ministers actively engaging on global platforms. Health diplomacy is crucial. Hope these talks lead to concrete projects, maybe setting up AYUSH centres or training programs in these countries.
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Sarah B
While promoting traditional medicine is positive, I hope the discussions also emphasized integrating it with evidence-based modern healthcare. Balance is key for effective public health outcomes.
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Arjun K
Sri Lanka is our immediate neighbour, so strong health cooperation makes perfect sense. It's part of our 'Neighbourhood First' policy. Fiji might seem far, but it has a significant Indian diaspora. Smart foreign policy move.
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Kavya N
Jai Ayurveda! Our traditional systems are a treasure. The WHO summit is the perfect stage to showcase them. Hope this leads to more global acceptance and research funding.
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Michael C
Interesting read. The focus on traditional medicine is a unique angle for international diplomacy. India is positioning itself as a leader in this niche but growing field.

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