ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, September 17, 2025 (WNP): Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday held a meeting with the Ambassador of Türkiye to Pakistan, İrfan Neziroğlu, to explore avenues of cooperation in the health sector and discuss broader matters of mutual interest.

Welcoming the envoy, the minister said Pakistan and Türkiye shared decades-long brotherly relations rooted in cultural affinity, trust, and common aspirations. He underscored the need to build on these historic ties by expanding cooperation in healthcare and allied fields.

The discussions centered on strengthening collaboration for a modern, efficient health system, with particular focus on technology transfer, innovation, and health tourism. The two sides also considered opportunities for local vaccine production and academic exchanges involving doctors, nurses, and health professionals.

Minister Kamal noted that Pakistan could benefit from Türkiye’s advancements in healthcare, while Türkiye could also draw on Pakistan’s growing expertise and reform experience. He said such collaboration would not only deepen bilateral ties but also contribute to regional health security.

Highlighting the prime minister’s vision for comprehensive reforms, he added that the government was prioritizing service delivery, expanding healthcare infrastructure, and ensuring affordable treatment for citizens.

Ambassador Neziroğlu praised Pakistan’s reform initiatives and assured Türkiye’s support in strengthening partnerships, particularly in research, training, and technology-driven healthcare solutions.

Both sides expressed confidence that enhanced health cooperation would open a new chapter in the longstanding Pakistan–Türkiye partnership.