Two memoranda of understanding between Syria and Iran in the field of scientific, health and medical cooperation

The Ministry of Health signed today two memoranda of understanding with the Ministry of Health, Treatment and Medical Education of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The first memorandum included issues related to the development of cooperation in the field of health care, medical and health education, scientific research, technology, medicines and medical equipment, while the second memorandum included strengthening scientific, health and medical cooperation, especially the development of drug cooperation and medical equipment and the exchange of experiences.

In a statement to reporters, Health Minister Dr. Hassan Al-Ghabash stressed the importance of the two memoranda of understanding, which would benefit the two countries in several areas, most notably the exchange of medicines, the provision of health and treatment services, pharmaceutical and laboratory services, and the training of human cadres by dispatching scientific and medical delegations.

In turn, the Minister of Health, Treatment and Medical Education in Iran, Bahram Ayn Allahi, explained that these memos were the result of several meetings and visits that showed the health and medical capabilities and capacities in Syria, pointing to the importance of scientific and research relations between the two countries and reaching agreements on scientific societies and scientific development in Syria and Iran.

The signing of the two memorandums was attended by the Iranian ambassador, Mehdi Sobhani, assistants to the Minister of Health, and a number of directors and stakeholders.

NR