Last Updated on November 11, 2026 3:06 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ
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Union Health Minister J P Nadda has arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to attend the first BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting to be held today. He was welcomed by India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha. In a social media post, Mr Nadda said he looks forward to engaging with health ministers of BIMSTEC member countries to strengthen regional health cooperation and advance shared public health priorities. He added that, guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Neighbourhood First and Act East, India remains committed to building a healthier and more resilient BIMSTEC region.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said in a separate post that the visit is an important step towards strengthening regional health cooperation and deepening India’s healthcare partnership with Sri Lanka and other BIMSTEC nations.