New Delhi [India], December 19 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel, held cordial and constructive meetings with health ministers from Sri Lanka and Fiji on the sidelines of the 2nd WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit in the national capital on Thursday, underscoring India's strong bilateral ties and commitment to health cooperation in the region.

During the interaction with Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health & Mass Media of Sri Lanka, the discussions focused on ongoing health collaborations, avenues to deepen cooperation in the coming years further, and India's enduring commitment to stand as a trusted and reliable partner to Sri Lanka, according to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

'Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare Smt. Anupriya Patel held a cordial and constructive meeting with H.E. Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health & Mass Media of Sri Lanka, today in New Delhi, on the sidelines of the 2nd WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit. The interaction underscored the strength of the India-Sri Lanka partnership, with discussions on ongoing health cooperation, avenues to further deepen collaboration in the coming years, and India's enduring commitment to stand with Sri Lanka as a trusted and reliable partner,' the ministry stated in a post on X.

Patel also met with Ratu Atonio Rabici Lalabalavu, Fiji's Minister for Health and Medical Services. The meeting highlighted the historic India-Fiji partnership, with discussions centred on further strengthening cooperation in the health sector and exploring new avenues for future collaboration, the ministry noted.

'Union Minister of State for Health Smt. Anupriya Patel held a warm and productive meeting with H.E. Dr. Ratu Atonio Rabici Lalabalavu, Minister for Health and Medical Services of Fiji, today in New Delhi, on the sidelines of the 2nd WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit. The interaction reflected the strong, historic India-Fiji partnership, with discussions focused on further strengthening cooperation in the health sector and exploring new avenues of collaboration for the future,' the ministry stated in a separate post on X.

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, which aimed to advance Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) globally. (ANI)