TEHRAN-- Iran and Armenia will establish a joint working group with the goal of boosting relations in the health sector.In a meeting in Tehran, Iranian Health Minister Bahram Einollahi and Armenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan talked about ways to broaden ties in areas related to health.On the sidelines of the conference that was held on January 22, Einollahi stated relations between Iran and Armenia have a long cultural and historic background.In order to develop bilateral relations in between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Armenia in the field of health, an executive working group including managers and professionals from the 2 countries will be formed to examine the fields of cooperation and prepare the ground, he added.

Medicine, medical equipment, medical education, and health care, particularly in the field of health tourist, as well as the exchange of teachers and students, are the most crucial locations of cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Armenia.

He welcomed a proposition made by the Armenian official to release an exhibit of Irans accomplishments in medicine, medical devices, and medical sciences in Armenia.Avanesyan, for her part, while highlighting the requirement for the development of cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Armenia in the field of health, stated Armenia invites holding Iranian exhibitions in the field of health.In January last year, the Iranian Ambassador to Armenia, Abbas Badakhshan Zohouri, consulted with Avanesyan to discuss cooperation in the health sector.Pointing to the importance of promoting mutual understanding between the 2 nations, especially the existing capabilities in the production of medication and medical equipment, Zohouri highlighted expanding bilateral collaboration in the field of health and treatment, ISNA reported.

The huge capacity of the Armenian-Iranian partnership in pharmaceutics is apparent.

We continuously think about the opportunities to mutually engage the Iranian-made medication into the Armenian market, Avanesyan said.Investment programs, development of healthcare tourism and local cooperation in the health sector, educational programs, and exchange of experience were gone over during the meeting.On the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) which was held in Uzbekistan on September 15-16, 2022, President Ebrahim Raisi signed an agreement with the countries of the Caspian Sea area, according to which the member nations will work together with each other in the field of health.One of the effective aspects of health diplomacy in the region is this cooperation, he said, adding, We are aiming to execute this program in the region as in European countries to help with the exchange of trainees and professors, and to facilitate their involvement in global conferences.

Four nations, consisting of Armenia, signed memorandums of understanding, revealing their readiness for purchasing Iranian-made medical equipment at the 4th National and the 15th International Reverse Expo, which was kept in Tehran on December 10-13, 2022.

Agents from Uzbekistan, Armenia, Turkey, and Bosnia signed 40 memorandums of comprehending with Iranian knowledge-based business during the 3-day event.In June 2021, Ahmed al-Mandhari, the World Health Organization director for Eastern Mediterranean Region, said the Islamic Republic of Iran is a role model for main health care.For the past 4 years, its PHC network has aimed to ensure that individuals have timely access to budget-friendly, available, and appropriate vital health services, he explained.The nationwide budget plan bill for the next Iranian fiscal year 1402, which starts on March 21, has actually increased the health sectors spending plan by 29 percent compared to the present years budget.The expense has actually proposed a budget plan of 2,730 trillion rials (about $6.8 billion) for the Ministry of Health.MG