Khuba discussed hydrogen plans with Port of Rotterdam COO Simmons
India and Netherlands have signed a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) to cooperate on medical product regulation and enhance the quality of medical products and healthcare services for both countries.
The MoI was signed during a meeting of Bhagwant Khuba, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, with Ernst Kuipers Minister of Health of the Kingdom of Netherlands.
An Indian delegation led by Khuba participated in the second World Local Production Forum (WLPF) held in The Hague from 6 to 8 November 2023.
The World Local Production Platform is a platform created at the initiative of WHO with the aim of increasing access to medicines and other health technologies.
The Minister also visited the European Medicines Agency (EMA). He met Carla van Rooijen, Director of the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Technology Division and had a fruitful discussion with her about regulations in the pharmaceutical and medical technology industries.
During his visit Khuba visited the Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port and discussed with Boudwijn Simmons, COO and other officials about the port’s hydrogen hub plans.
Rotterdam is poised to become a hub in hydrogen production and transportation. He also shared India’s Green Hydrogen Mission and India’s aim to become a global leader in Green Hydrogen.
Khuba also visited Bilthoven Biologicals (Cyrus Poonawalla Group), the world’s largest vaccine producer, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said on 8 Nov 2023. Fiinews.com
