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Kathmandu, Nov 13: Minister for Health and Food Safety Nisha Mehta has emphasized regional health cooperation among the BIMSTEC member countries. 

According to Minister Mehta's private secretariat, at the first BIMSTEC Health Ministers' meeting recently held in Colombo, she mentioned that since health challenges are not limited within national borders, member countries need to enhance coordination, information exchange, and technical cooperation to tackle the challenges.

"Infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, zoonotic diseases, and health risks arising from climate change do not respect national borders," Minister Mehta said.

She pointed out that the COVID-19 pandemic showed that no country can face a major health crisis alone, and said that regional cooperation should be based on inclusivity, equality, mutual trust, and practical partnership.

Health Minister Mehta expressed gratitude for the support, goodwill, and solidarity received from BIMSTEC member countries and the international community during rescue and relief operations in Nepal.