Bangladesh and Nepal have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the health sector, with discussions focusing on pharmaceutical trade and medical education.
The agreement came during a bilateral meeting between Bangladesh's Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain and Nepal's Health and Food Security Minister Nisha Mehta in Sri Lanka's Colombo on 11 November.
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the first Bimstec Health Ministers' Meeting.
During the meeting, the two ministers discussed ways to expand cooperation in the health sector, particularly increasing trade in pharmaceutical products between Bangladesh and Nepal and creating more opportunities for Nepali students to enrol in Bangladeshi medical colleges.
They also emphasised strengthening bilateral relations and communication in the health sector and identifying new areas of cooperation that would benefit both countries.
The discussions also covered opportunities to enhance collaboration through international and regional platforms, including Bimstec.
Both ministers reaffirmed their commitment to working together to address shared health challenges and promote regional healthcare development.
Why it matters
The agreement strengthens bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Nepal through expanded cooperation in pharmaceutical trade and medical education.