Bangladesh and Nepal have discussed ways to further strengthen mutual cooperation in the health sector.
The matters of mutual cooperation were discussed at 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 on the sidelines of the first BIMSTEC Health Ministers' Conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka, said a press release.
The two sides particularly discussed expanding trade with Nepal in the Bangladeshi pharmaceutical market and creating more opportunities for Nepali students to enroll in medical colleges in Bangladesh.
The two ministers also stressed the need to enhance mutual cooperation at various regional and international forums including the BIMSTEC.
They pledged to work together to address common health challenges and promote regional health development.