On October 4, 2021, India and Myanmar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the area of traditional medicines. The agreement was signed between the Ministry of Ayush from the Indian side and the Ministry of Health and Sports from the Myanmar side. The agreement aims to promote the cooperation between the two countries in the field of traditional medicines and to strengthen the existing ties between India and Myanmar.
The MoU focuses on the exchange of information and experts in the field of traditional medicines. It will enable India to share its traditional medical knowledge and expertise with Myanmar and will also help in the exchange of information on the uses and benefits of traditional medicines. With this agreement, Indian traditional medicine practitioners will be able to visit Myanmar and share their knowledge and expertise with the local community.
This agreement will also help in the promotion of Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH) systems of medicine in Myanmar. This will not only help in expanding the market for traditional medicines but will also promote the cultural exchange between the two countries.
India has been promoting traditional medicines as a means of enhancing healthcare and well-being, and has been expanding its traditional medical practices across the globe. Myanmar, on the other hand, has a rich traditional medical heritage, with its own unique herbal medicine practices. This MoU is a step towards bringing the two countries closer and building a stronger partnership in the area of traditional medicines.
In addition to traditional medicine, India and Myanmar are also cooperating in various other areas such as trade, investment, energy, and infrastructure. The two countries have been working together to improve the connectivity between the Northeast region of India and Myanmar, which will not only enhance the economic ties but also bring the two countries closer.
Overall, the India-Myanmar agreement on traditional medicines is a significant step towards building stronger ties between the two countries. It will promote the cooperation in the field of traditional medicines and will help in the exchange of knowledge and expertise between the two countries. This agreement will also help in promoting the use of traditional medicines for the well-being of people in both countries, while also promoting the cultural exchange and friendship between India and Myanmar.