Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, with a focus on increasing pharmaceutical trade and strengthening collaboration.
The Ministry of Public Health said in a statement that Mawlawi Hamdullah Zahid, Deputy Minister for Food and Drugs, met with Zafarbek Qasimov, Deputy Chairman of Uzbekistan’s Agency for the Development of the Pharmaceutical Industry, and his accompanying delegation. The meeting focused on expanding cooperation in healthcare and pharmaceutical production.
The discussions covered ways to increase pharmaceutical trade between the two countries, fulfil existing bilateral commitments, and strengthen cooperation in these sectors. The Uzbek delegation expressed its readiness to expand collaboration in these areas.
Welcoming the delegation, Mawlawi Hamdullah Zahid stressed the importance of strong relations between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. He stressed that public health and product quality must take priority over personal interests in the supply of medicines and medical equipment.