Syria, Pakistan to enhance relations in the field of health
Damascus, (ST) – The Minister of Health, Dr. Hassan Al-Ghabbash, and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Syria Shahid Akhtar on Wednesday discussed means of enhancing cooperation in the field of health.
Minister Al-Ghabbash praised the deep and strong relations between the two countries.
He indicated the Ministry’s readiness for cooperation and coordination between the two sides, especially in the field of computerization and informatics with regard to health strategic studies and research.
Al-Ghabbash pointed out that the nursing school in Pakistan is one of the most important nursing schools in the world and the raw materials used in the pharmaceutical industry in Pakistan are of high quality.
He thanked the Pakistani government for providing health assistance to Syria during the Corona pandemic.
For his part, the Pakistani ambassador referred to the possibility of medical and educational development, the exchange of medical expertise, and the possibility of conducting joint surgeries through exchanging medical delegations.
He reiterated his government’s support for Syria and its rejection of foreign interference in Syria’s internal affairs and the unfair economic blockade imposed on the Syrians.
Raghda Sawas