Health Minister confirms readiness to sign MoU with Spain
The Ministry of Health is ready to sign a memorandum of understanding with Spain, Minister of Health Saleh al-Hasnawi said on Tuesday.
'Al-Hasnawi received the Spanish Ambassador to Iraq, Alicia Rico Perez, at the ministry's headquarters in the presence of a number of ministry officials,' according to a ministry statement received by Iraqi News Agency (INA).
'During the meeting, they discussed ways of joint health cooperation between the two countries, especially in the field of localizing the pharmaceutical industry, exchanging experiences and encouraging Spanish companies in health investment in the field of medicines, medical supplies and health projects,' the statement added.
The Minister pointed out that 'the ministry is ready to cooperate with the Spanish side and sign a memorandum of understanding between the two countries to cooperate in this regard.'
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