India Outlines Pandemic Governance Priorities at UN Meeting

At the United Nations High Level Meeting in September 2026, India detailed its position on the Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention Preparedness and Response.

While the WHO-Pandemic Agreement was adopted by 124 member states in 2025, negotiations continue regarding the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing system annex.

India emphasized that global pandemic management requires balancing international coordination with national sovereignty and ensuring equitable access to medical countermeasures.