Colombo:Bangladesh and Nepal have engaged in discussions to further strengthen their mutual cooperation in the health sector.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the discussions took place during a bilateral meeting between Bangladesh's Health and Family Welfare Minister, Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain, and Nepal's Health and Food Safety Minister, Nisha Mehta. This meeting occurred on the sidelines of the first BIMSTEC Health Ministers' Conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
During the meeting, both countries focused on expanding trade within the Bangladeshi pharmaceutical market and creating more opportunities for Nepali students to enroll in medical colleges in Bangladesh. The ministers emphasized the need to enhance cooperation at various regional and international forums, including BIMSTEC.
Both ministers pledged to collaborate in addressing common health challenges and to promote regional health development initiatives.