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Two nations, one vision: Viet Nam, India deepen traditional medicine partnership ahead of WHO Summit
VGP - As the world prepares for the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, scheduled from 17–19 December 2025 in New Delhi, India and Viet Nam are set to highlight their emerging bilateral partnership in the field of traditional medicine.
In Viet Nam, surveys of medicinal genetic resources have recorded 5,117 species, including many rare and valuable medicinal plants, along with a rich repository of traditional medicine knowledge that has been accumulated over many generations.
The collaboration blends traditional knowledge with modern scientific innovation and aligns with the Summit's theme, "Restoring Balance: The Science and Practice of Health and Well-being."
Co-hosted by WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre (WHO-GTMC) and the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, the Summit will explore how traditional knowledge systems can contribute to holistic, sustainable and evidence-based health solutions. India–Viet Nam cooperation has evolved through specialized workshops and high-level engagements, reflecting both countries' shared commitment to strengthening integrative healthcare.
Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Ayush and the Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, mentioned: "India and Viet Nam are natural partners in advancing a science-based global movement on traditional medicine. As we host the WHO Global Summit in New Delhi, our joint work reflects a shared vision—combining traditional knowledge systems with modern innovation to deliver holistic, accessible and sustainable healthcare solutions for the world."
Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, highlighted: "Our collaborations demonstrate how evidence-based traditional medicine can strengthen public health and research ecosystems. Together, India and Viet Nam are building models of integrative healthcare that align with the WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034."
The Ministry of Ayush organised a Workshop on Traditional and Complementary Medicine under the Mekong Ganga Cooperation (MGC) Programme in India, bringing together experts and policymakers from the region. A five-member delegation from Viet Nam from the Traditional Medicine Administration (TMA), will participate in the event, further strengthening India–Viet Nam cooperation in the field of traditional and complementary medicine. The International Day of Yoga is celebrated every year in Viet Nam with much enthusiasm with participation from all walks of life.
As India and Viet Nam continue to work closely in medicinal plant research, capacity building, knowledge sharing and regulatory cooperation, their partnership stands as a powerful example of how traditional medicine can inspire regional and global health innovations.
The 2025 Summit in New Delhi will provide an important platform for both nations to reaffirm their shared commitment to advancing holistic and evidence-based healthcare for the world./.