Representatives from both countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in Ayurveda through a Joint Working Group led by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) to collaborate on curriculum development, integration into public health, Panchakarma training, and regulatory coherence in Ayurveda, the nation’s authorities said.

This step is linked to the country’s efforts to continue global cooperation in traditional medicine, which has been boosted at the WHO member states meeting in Delhi through bilateral gatherings with representatives from 16 nations.

The Summit entered a decisive phase with high-level deliberations on science, investment in research, innovation, safety, regulation, and integration into the healthcare system, reaffirming the role of

Traditional Medicine as a key contributor to an equitable, resilient, and people-centered global health ecosystem.

Entitled “Restoring Balance: The Science and Practice of Health and Wellbeing,” the sessions were closely aligned with the recently adopted WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025-2034, translating the strategic vision into implementable pathways for countries and communities.

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