India, July 15 -- India and Uzbekistan are set to expand cooperation in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, following a high-level virtual meeting between key stakeholders from both countries.

The discussion centred on boosting trade, attracting Indian investment into Uzbekistan's growing pharmaceutical market, and strengthening regulatory and business frameworks to enable smoother operations for Indian pharma companies in the region.

With Uzbekistan seeking to modernize its healthcare infrastructure and boost local drug manufacturing, Indian pharmaceutical firms were invited to participate in investment forums in Tashkent.

The Uzbek side showcased its strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the sector and expressed keen int...