(MENAFN- AzerNews)
By Sabina Mammadli
Azerbaijani health Minister Teymur Musayev and Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary Viktor Szederkenyi
discussed bilateral medical cooperation at a meeting held at the
ministry.
Welcoming the guests, Musayev stressed the fruitful relations
between Azerbaijan and Hungary in the health and social protection
sectors, noting the successful cooperation in medical science.
'Scientists and medical specialists of both countries regularly
participate in conferences and symposiums held in the field of
medical science in Azerbaijan and Hungary,' he said.
Emphasizing the dynamic development of relations in the
pharmaceutical industry, the minister noted that some medical
institutions in Azerbaijan are equipped with high-quality
Hungarian-made medical devices.
'Besides, most of the glucometers and reagents distributed to
patients under the State Program to Combat Diabetes Mellitus are
high-quality Hungarian-made devices,' he added.
Furthermore, Musayev expressed hope for the further successful
development of the cooperation.
In turn, Szederkenyi recalled that in 2020, a Memorandum of
Understanding on cooperation in the sphere of healthcare and
medical science was signed between the Ministry of Health of
Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Human Resources of Hungary.
The ambassador also noted that new opportunities have been
created for interaction in the field of medical education.
During the meeting, the sides also exchanged views on
cooperation between Hungary and Azerbaijan in the fight against the
COVID-19 pandemic, the implementation of the Memorandum of
Cooperation in the field of healthcare and medical science, and the
proposals of the Hungarian side on technology in the field of
oncology, as well as other issues.
Hungary recognized Azerbaijan's independence on December 26,
1991. The diplomatic relations between the two countries were
established in 1992.
Over the past years, the two countries have enjoyed fruitful
cooperation which has deep historical and cultural roots.
In 2021, the trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Hungary was
$35.1 million, with exports totaling $1.7 million and imports
totaling $33.3 million.
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