India & Mongolia to ink pact for alternative medicines

The cabinet on May 13, 2015, gave its approval for signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the field of traditional systems of medicine and homoeopathy between India and Mongolia. The cabinet also gave its nod for the extension of tenure of the MoU which had expired on January 13, 2013 on completion of its validity period of 5 years from Januray 14, 2008, signed between India and the China State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SATCM) on cooperation in traditional medicine.
 
The signing of the proposed MoU with Mongolia will enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the areas of traditional medicine. This will be of immense importance to both countries considering their shared historical and cultural legacy, said the government in a press release.
 
The MoU will provide a structured framework for cooperation between the two countries for the promotion of Indian traditional systems of medicine and homoeopathy in Mongolia.
 
The Ministry of AYUSH as a part of its mandate to propagate Indian systems of medicine globally had signed MoUs with China, Malaysia, Trinidad & Tobago, Hungary, Bangladesh and Nepal for cooperation in traditional medicine. Recently, a MoU on cooperation in the field of traditional medicine & homoeopathy was signed with Mauritius during the visit of the Prime Minister to Mauritius in March. A MoU on cooperation in the field of traditional medicine, has already been approved by the Cabinet for signing with Serbia.