Highlights of the inaugural India-South Africa Traditional Medicines Symposium and Exhibition held in Durban.
Organised by the Consulate in partnership with Ministry of Ayush, Government of India and CRL Rights Commission, Government of South Africa.
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From Dialogue to Business Partnerships! 🤝🇮🇳🇿🇦
B2B engagements at the India–South Africa Traditional Medicines Symposium & Exhibition opened new avenues for commercial collaboration.
An MoU was signed between Arujiva Ayurveda and Naturopathy Hospital, India and Lady Bird Travel, South Africa.
Mr Nihar Pattnaik, President, CII–India Business Forum, also interacted with representatives of participating Indian companies, sharing his experience of commercial enterprises in South Africa and insights on navigating the local market and building successful business partnerships.
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Two rich traditions. One shared vision.
CGI Durban, in partnership with Ministry of Ayush, Government of India and CRL Rights Commission, Government of South Africa organised the inaugural India-South Africa Traditional Medicines Symposium and Exhibition in Durban.
The Symposium opened with opening remarks from CG @niteeny who highlighted the opportunities for collaboration in the traditional medicines sector.
Remarks were also delivered by Mrs Banu Prakash, Deputy High Commissioner of India in South Africa, Ms Thoko Xaluva Mkhwanazi, Chairperson, CRL Rights Commission and Ms Thandaza Shandu, DDG, Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.
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Dialogue, Discovery and Collaboration!
Two engaging panel discussions brought Day 1 of the inaugural India–South Africa Traditional Medicines Symposium & Exhibition to a close.
The discussions explored synergies between Indian AYUSH systems and South African traditional medicine, with a focus on research, evidence-based practices, safety, regulation and pathways for future collaboration.
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H.E. Narend Singh, Deputy Minister for Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, delivered the keynote address at the India–South Africa Traditional Medicines Symposium & Exhibition in Durban.
He highlighted opportunities for bilateral collaboration, initiatives by the Government of South Africa to promote and preserve traditional medicines and healing practices, and the importance of strengthening institutional partnerships and knowledge exchange.
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The India–South Africa Traditional Medicines Exhibition was inaugurated by H.E. Narend Singh, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, providing a platform to showcase products, services and innovations in the traditional medicines sector. 🌿🇮🇳🇿🇦
More than 20 organisations, including 9 from India, participated in the exhibition, fostering greater visibility, knowledge exchange and opportunities for India–South Africa collaboration.
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