Fwd: Establishment of an institutional technical mechanism between Ecuador and India-reg
Rajat Kapoor (ADMI-Secretariat)
Dear Members,
Greetings from the Association of Diagnostics Manufacturers of India (ADMI).
With reference to the email received from the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), please note that the Department of Health and Family Welfare (DoHFW) has informed that the Government of Ecuador has expressed interest in strengthening cooperation with India in the areas of access to medicines and technical regulatory collaboration.
In this regard, Ecuador has proposed the establishment of an institutional technical mechanism between India and Ecuador to facilitate exchange of regulatory information and promote bilateral cooperation in the field of medical products.
The Department has requested industry inputs/comments on the following aspects with respect to Ecuador:
- Existing trade relationship between India and Ecuador
- Importance of Ecuador’s pharmaceutical and medical device market for India
- Indian companies present in Ecuador and Ecuadorian companies present in India
- Market access issues/barriers in Ecuador
- Proposals or suggestions for new initiatives/programmes
- Potential areas of cooperation between India and Ecuador
- Comments on the proposed institutional technical mechanism between the two countries
Members are requested to kindly share their inputs/comments with the ADMI Secretariat at the earliest to enable consolidation and submission to the Department within the stipulated timeline.
Your valuable feedback and participation are highly appreciated.
Regards,
 | Rajat Kapoor
|
From: Giriraj Prasad Meena <us-interna...@pharma-dept.gov.in>
Date: Thu, May 14, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Subject: Fwd: Establishment of an institutional technical mechanism between Ecuador and India-reg
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Cc: Vishal V Nair <head-intern...@pharma-dept.gov.in>, Head PharmaPolicy <head-pha...@pharma-dept.gov.in>, Aman Sharma <head-coo...@pharma-dept.gov.in>, Hitendra Sahu <divhead-med...@pharma-dept.gov.in>, Ekta Barkhodia <so-interna...@pharma-dept.gov.in>, Ananya Mamgaain <yp2-inte...@pharma-dept-consultant.gov.in>, Anidhya <yp1-inte...@pharma-dept-contractor.gov.in>
Sir/Madam,
The Department of Health and Family Welfare has informed that the Government of the Republic of Ecuador has expressed interest in deepening cooperation with India regarding access to medicines and technical regulatory collaboration. Further, DoHFW stated that during the meeting of the Hon’ble HFM with H.E. Gabriela Sommerfeld, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador, held on 29.04.2026, the Ecuadorian side proposed the establishment of an institutional technical mechanism between Ecuador and India. This mechanism would facilitate the exchange of information and promote regulatory cooperation, with the aim of strengthening bilateral relations in the field of medical products. The proposed mechanism would pursue the following objectives:
Establish a system for the exchange of regulatory information.
Publicly identify Indian manufacturers and production regions currently exporting to Ecuador, as well as potential exporters.
Designate focal points for its implementation.
2. In view of the above, it is requested to kindly provide the following information with respect to Ecuador at the earliest:
The existing trade relationship between India and Ecuador.
The importance of Ecuador’s pharmaceutical and medical device market for India.
Indian companies present in Ecuador and Ecuadorian companies present in India.
Market access issues with respect to Ecuador.
Proposals or suggestions for new initiatives/programs.
Areas of cooperation between India and Ecuador.
Comments on establishment of an institutional technical mechanism between Ecuador and India
Regards,
From: Praveen Bhardwaj <soic-...@nic.in>
To: "UDAY SHANKAR"<officeofj...@gov.in>, "kirankarlapu"<kiran....@gov.in>, "Drugs Regulation Section"<drugsdi...@gov.in>, "Vishal V Nair"<head-intern...@pharma-dept.gov.in>, "Hitendra Sahu"<divhead-inte...@pharma-dept.gov.in>, "Giriraj Prasad Meena"<us-interna...@pharma-dept.gov.in>, "Ekta Barkhodia"<so-interna...@pharma-dept.gov.in>, "International cell"<internat...@cdsco.nic.in>
Cc: "Poonam Meena"<poon...@gov.in>, "Ramesh Babu Dasari"<drames...@nic.in>
Date: Fri, 08 May 2026 15:32:36 +0530
Subject: Establishment of an institutional technical mechanism between Ecuador and India-reg
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Ma'am/Sir,
Kind reference is invited to attached Note verbale dated 29.04.2026 received from the Ecuador side during the meeting of the Hon'ble HFM with H.E. Gabriela Sommerfeld, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador held on 29.04.2026 wherein Ecuadorian side proposed the establishment of an institutional technical mechanism between Ecuador and India that allows to exchange information and promote regulatory cooperation, with the aim of strengthening bilateral relations in the field of medical products. The proposed mechanism would pursue the following objectives:
- Establish a system for the exchange of regulatory information.
- Publicly identify Indian manufacturers and production regions that currently export to Ecuador, as well as potential exporters.
- Designate focal points for its implementation
2. In this regard, D/o Pharmaceuticals and DR/CDSCO are requested to take further necessary action in the matter, under intimation to this Ministry.With Regards,
International Cooperation Section
Ministry of Health & Family WelfareRoom No. 11020, 'D' Wing Work Hall,
Kartavya Bhawan-I, New Delhi - 110001
Tel. 011-2401 3357
Rajat Kapoor (ADMI-Secretariat)
Dear Members,
Greetings from the Association of Diagnostics Manufacturers of India (ADMI).
This is a gentle reminder regarding the request for industry inputs/comments on the proposed regulatory and technical cooperation mechanism between India and Ecuador, as shared earlier by the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP).
Members are requested to kindly share their inputs/comments on the relevant aspects, including trade relations, market opportunities, regulatory challenges, and potential areas of cooperation with Ecuador, at the earliest to enable timely consolidation and submission to the Department.
Your valuable feedback and participation are highly appreciated.
Regards,
| Rajat Kapoor
|
From: Anidhya <consult...@pharma-dept-contractor.gov.in>
Date: Fri, May 15, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Subject: Establishment of an institutional technical mechanism between Ecuador and India-reg
Cc: Vishal V Nair <head-intern...@pharma-dept.gov.in>, Hitendra Sahu <divhead-med...@pharma-dept.gov.in>, Giriraj Prasad Meena <us-interna...@pharma-dept.gov.in>, Ekta Barkhodia <so-interna...@pharma-dept.gov.in>, Ananya Mamgaain <yp2-inte...@pharma-dept-consultant.gov.in>, Praveen Bhardwaj <soic-...@nic.in>
Sir/ Madam
With reference to the trailing mail, the undersigned has been directed to request industry associations to kindly provide the following information with respect to Ecuador:
The existing trade relationship between India and Ecuador.
The importance of Ecuador’s pharmaceutical and medical device market for India
Indian companies present in Ecuador and Ecuadorian companies present in India
Market access issues with respect to Ecuador.
Proposals or suggestions for new initiatives/programs.
Areas of cooperation between India and Ecuador.
Comments on establishment of an Institutional Technical Mechanism between Ecuador and India
2. Kindly provide the inputs to the Department latest by 18.05.2026 (Monday).Regards,Anidhya BhartiYoung Professional
Department of Pharmaceuticals (International Cooperation Division)
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Government of India
Janpath Bhawan, New Delhi - 110 001
From: Giriraj Prasad Meena <us-interna...@pharma-dept.gov.in>
To: "regulatory"<regul...@pharmexcil.com>, "ddsmk"<dd....@pharmexcil.com>, "dg"<d...@pharmexcil.com>, "Cc: "dgdesk"<dgd...@pharmexcil.com>, "admin"<ad...@idmaindia.com>, "sapna"<sa...@idmaindia.com>, "Bharat Shah Idma"<bha...@sk1932.com>, "amittalwar"<amit....@ipa-india.org>, "archanajatkar"<archana...@ipa-india.org>, "ed"<e...@bdmai.org>, "info"<in...@bdmai.org>, "edepcmd"<ed.e...@yamunaexpresswayauthority.com>, "ravigautam"<ravi....@epcmd.in>, "praveenmittal"<praveen...@epcmd.in>, "forumcoordinator"<forumcoo...@aimedindia.com>, "rakeshbhatia"<rakesh...@aimedindia.com>, "Rajat Kapoor (ADMI-Secretariat)"<secre...@admi-india.org>
Cc: "Vishal V Nair"<head-intern...@pharma-dept.gov.in>, "Head PharmaPolicy"<head-pha...@pharma-dept.gov.in>, "Aman Sharma"<head-coo...@pharma-dept.gov.in>, "Hitendra Sahu"<divhead-med...@pharma-dept.gov.in>, "Ekta Barkhodia"<so-interna...@pharma-dept.gov.in>, "Ananya Mamgaain"<yp2-inte...@pharma-dept-consultant.gov.in>, "Anidhya"<yp1-inte...@pharma-dept-contractor.gov.in>, "Praveen Bhardwaj"<soic-...@nic.in>
Date: Thu, 14 May 2026 10:31:38 +0530
Subject: Fwd: Establishment of an institutional technical mechanism between Ecuador and India-reg
