However, they have to overcome a challenge: India is not among the countries currently approved by Egyptian authorities for good manufacturing practices. Recently, officials from the two countries met to discuss partnerships for pharmaceutical trade, regulatory cooperation, AYUSH, and pharmaceutical education and research. At the first meeting of the India-Egypt Joint Working Group held in March, it was decided that India would share its best practices in terms of pharmaceutical trade, AYUSH, pharma research, regulatory cooperation, education and investment. “This entire cooperation is beneficial to India in terms of building relicense and diversifying its global supply chains," the official said. Therefore, Egypt is looking to India as a significant partner to boost its pharmaceutical industry," said the official.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 01, 2022 19:15 UTC