(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Sabina Mammadli
The health ministers of the member countries of the Organization
of Turkic States (OTG) discussed cooperation in the healthcare
sector and possibilities of joint production of medicines and
medical equipment, Azernews reports.
The discussion took place within the framework of the World
Turkic Medical congress in Istanbul, dedicated to the topic
'Transforming global health in the post-pandemic period'.
Speaking at the event, Azerbaijani Health Minister Teymur
Musayev noted that the world congress, organized at a high level,
will give impetus to the further expansion of cooperation between
the countries.
The minister noted that the World Turkic Medical Congress being
held for the first time is a clear indicator that relations between
the countries have entered a qualitatively new stage of
development. He added that the congress is clear evidence of the
rapidly growing international authority of the OTS.
Further, Musayev stressed that the geographic location of the
OTS member countries, demographics, labor resources, skilled
workforce, market size, and conditions for the implementation of
investment projects are important factors to be considered.
He emphasized that at the first stage of joint activities, the
creation of a Common Medical Scientific Space of the member states,
joint scientific research, the definition of common standards for
medical education, and the provision of continuing medical
education can be considered as the main area of cooperation.
“In particular, the COVID-19 pandemic clearly showed that for
each country the strategic goal is to fully meet their needs in
pharmaceutical products and medical equipment. In this regard, we
highly appreciate the consideration of the possibilities of joint
production of medicines and medical equipment within the framework
of the Organization of Turkic States,” the minister added.
Besides, Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca, Kazakh Health
Minister Azhar Giniyat, Kyrgyz Health Minister Gulnara Baatyrova,
and Uzbek Health Minister Behzod Musaev stressed that the
international congress is designed to promote cooperation in the
field of healthcare between partners from around the world.
Moreover, during the meeting, the health ministers decided that
the next World Turkic Medical Congress will be held in
Uzbekistan.
At the end of the meeting, the participants adopted a Joint
Declaration.
