Union Cabinet approves signing of Indo-PNG pact on healthcare
New Delhi: Ahead of President Pranab Mukherjee's trip to Papua New Guinea, the government approved the signing of an agreement between the two countries, seeking cooperation in the field of healthcare and medical sciences.
"The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Papua New Guinea on cooperation in the field of healthcare and medical Science," an official statement said.
The pact will encourage cooperation between the Health Ministries of both the nations through joint initiatives in the sector.
"It will strengthen bilateral ties between India and Papua New Guinea," the statement said.
Taking forward the 'Look East' policy of the government, Mukherjee embarked on a six-day trip to Papua New Guinea and New Zealand this week, his first state visit to the two countries.
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