Ambassador Dinesh Bhatia met Esper Georges Kallas, Director of the Instituto Butantan, a premier research institution of the Government of São Paulo, to discuss avenues for strengthening healthcare cooperation between India and Brazil.

The discussions focused on expanding collaboration between Indian institutions and companies and Brazil’s leading biomedical research ecosystem. Both sides explored opportunities in areas such as research partnerships, vaccine development, and public health innovation, building on shared strengths in science and healthcare.

The meeting underscored the growing importance of India–Brazil cooperation in the health sector, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing medical research, improving healthcare outcomes, and fostering innovation-driven partnerships.

The engagement highlights the potential for deeper collaboration between the two countries, leveraging expertise and institutional capabilities to address global health challenges and promote sustainable healthcare solutions.