Syrian Health Minister, Musab al-Ali, met on Thursday with Mr. Muhammad Mughees Afzal, Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Damascus, to explore ways of enhancing bilateral cooperation in the health sector.
Minister al-Ali emphasized Syria’s interest in building a genuine partnership with Pakistan, drawing on the country’s advanced expertise in medical equipment and training.
He highlighted Syria’s ongoing efforts to develop medical education and the pharmaceutical industry, including plans to send Syrian doctors to Pakistan for several months of training and the potential for Pakistani companies to establish branches in Syria as regional hubs.
Mr. Muhammad Mughees Afzal, for his part, stressed his country’s commitment to strengthening collaboration in healthcare, particularly in addressing major challenges such as cancer and other diseases.
He also highlighted plans to establish specialized medical centers in Syria and build pharmaceutical factories equipped with modern technologies.
