Iran, Saudi Arabia expand health, medical cooperation in Riyadh
Iranian Health Minister Mohammadreza Zafarqandi and his Saudi counterpart Fahad Abdulrahman al-Jalajel met on Tuesday on the sidelines of the Global Health Exhibition in Riyadh to discuss expanding joint cooperation and investment in health, pharmaceuticals, and medical equipment.
The ministers praised the “growing” interactions between the two countries in the health sector and emphasized developing partnerships in scientific, academic, research, and educational fields, IRNA reported.
Planned initiatives include exchanging university professors and students, holding joint congresses and specialized conferences, and strengthening links between Iranian and Saudi medical universities.
Both officials also reviewed a draft memorandum of understanding on health cooperation, urging its expedited finalization. They highlighted the potential for joint investments in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and health infrastructure, aiming to leverage each country’s expertise and capabilities.
Zafarqandi invited al-Jalajel to pay an official visit to Tehran to continue bilateral discussions and deepen health-focused collaboration.
The Iranian minister is leading a delegation of senior officials from the country’s pharmaceutical and medical equipment sectors to attend the 8th Global Health Exhibition, held in Riyadh from October 27 to 30.