Moscow: Indian Ambassador to Russia Pavan Kapoor on Thursday attended the BRICS Expert Forum on Nuclear Medicine where he highlighted the importance of collaboration to address common healthcare challenges.

Leading nuclear medicine experts from India participated in the two-day Forum. 

The Indian Embassy in Russia's official Twitter page said: "@AmbKapoor spoke at the opening of the #BRICS Expert Forum on Nuclear Medicine. He highlighted the importance of collaboration to address common healthcare challenges. Leading nuclear medicine experts from India are participating in the two-day Forum."

The Indian envoy met Kaluga region Governor Vladislav Shapsha on the sidelines of the Forum.

The Indian Embassy in Russia further tweeted: "On the sidelines of the Forum, @AmbKapoor met with the Governor of the #Kaluga region to discuss cooperation in economic, education, scientific and cultural spheres. The Medical Radiology Scientific Center Obninsk, Kaluga region will host the Forum tomorrow."