10:45, 3 May 2023
YEREVAN, MAY 3, ARMENPRESS. Armenia and India are planning to sign two agreements in the healthcare sector which will “open a new chapter” in the cooperation between the two countries, the healthcare ministry said in a press release on May 3.
The agreements are being prepared as a result of Healthcare Minister Anahit Avanesyan’s visit to India.
Avanesyan discussed details on the agreements with the Ambassador of India Nilakshi Saha Sinha in Yerevan.
One of the agreements will be aimed at Armenia’s potential in pharmaceuticals, which can be attractive for India also in terms of accessing the EEU market.
The second agreement, which will be signed between the healthcare ministries of the two countries, will pertain to the public health and medical science sectors.
Avanesyan and the Indian ambassador also discussed possibilities for developing medical tourism, accessibility of services in the transplant area, as well as exchange of experience projects.
“Political dialogue is on a very high level between our countries. I hope your mission in Armenia will also contribute to utilizing this potential in concrete sectors,” Avanesyan said.