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Uzbekistan seeks closer medical cooperation with Iran
Iran’s Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Mohammad Ali Eskandari, and Uzbek Health Minister Eldor Adilov agreed in Tashkent on July 16 to broaden bilateral cooperation in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and medical education, with both sides endorsing a roadmap for deeper collaboration and wider use of Iran's medical expertise.
During the meeting, Eskandari outlined Iran's latest achievements in healthcare, medical treatment, and medical education, highlighting the country's capabilities in pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical equipment production, scientific research, and health services. He also pointed to Iran's growing role in medical tourism and its academic standing in a range of medical disciplines, ILNA reported.
Eskandari described Iran's health sector as a strong platform for expanding cooperation between Tehran and Tashkent, reaffirming Iran's readiness to share its scientific expertise, clinical experience, and healthcare innovations with Uzbekistan.
Adilov welcomed closer engagement and expressed Uzbekistan's readiness to implement the bilateral cooperation roadmap across the health sector.
He voiced support for expanding institutional ties and strengthening collaboration in medicine and public health. The two sides also agreed to deepen cooperation between universities, research institutes, and healthcare centers, while encouraging joint investment and collaborative projects in pharmaceuticals and medical equipment.
Both officials identified the exchange of Iran's medical knowledge and technological achievements as a key pillar of future cooperation, saying expanded scientific and clinical partnerships could further strengthen health relations between the two countries.