Syrian Health Minister Musab al-Ali met on Thursday with Muhammad Mughees Afzal, Head of Mission at 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 Syrias interest in building a genuine partnership with Pakistan, drawing on the countrys advanced expertise in medical equipment and training.
He highlighted Syrias 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.
The Pakistani diplomat stressed his countrys 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.
