In a major boost to India’s soft power and wellness diplomacy, the country’s traditional medicine systems under AYUSH have received formal recognition in bilateral trade agreements with Oman and New Zealand, the Ministry of Commerce said.
The landmark development comes as part of the India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), both finalized in December 2025.
Significantly, each pact includes dedicated annexures on health-related services and…
