Tehran (IP) - The adviser of the Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Treatment received the Syrian Ambassador in Tehran, discussing means to enhance cooperation between the two countries in the field of health, medicines, and medical equipment.

Iran PressIran News: During the meeting at the Iranian Ministry of Health on Tuesday, Mohammad Hossein Niknam affirmed his ministry’s readiness to cooperate with the Syrian Ministry of Health in all possible fields, stressing the importance of boosting this cooperation and transferring mutual expertise, particularly in the field of knowledge companies and technology.

For his part, Ambassador Shafiq Dayoub indicated that there are opportunities for cooperation in the field of localizing the manufacture of some rare and quality medicines and medical equipment by making use of technologies, and modern science and exchanging research, laboratory, and production experiences.

Dayoub stressed the importance of addressing the difficulties that impede enhancing cooperation between pharmaceutical companies and medical devices in Syria and Iran, noting that holding a virtual meeting between the authorities concerned in the two health ministries would contribute to strengthening joint cooperation.

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