Saudi ambassador calls on caretaker health minister

Islamabad: Saudi Arabia Ambassador Nawaf Saeed Ahmad Al Malkiy called on Federal Minister for Health Dr Nadeem Jan to discuss issues of mutual interest and further enhancing bilateral cooperation on Thursday.

The Saudi ambassador complimented him on taking up the Ministry of Health's responsibilities.

The appointment of a global health expert is encouraging. “I pray for your success,” said the Saudi Ambassador.

The minister commended and welcomed Saudi Arabia's strong commitment to Pakistan and the well-being of its citizens.

He noted that there were historical and religious ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has helped Pakistan in every adversity. People's hearts in both nations beat in perfect harmony.

According to the interim prime minister's vision, the minister focused on his comprehensive plan for the growth of the health sector.

He mentioned that the first nation to organize the Global Health Security Summit was Pakistan.

“We have formulated an integrated strategy to increase the export of the pharma industry,” he added. Effective measures were being adopted to increase the capacity of pharma industry, the minister said. It was agreed to promote medical tourism in this sector, which has vast potential for investment.

The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), which was just constituted, is a commendable effort. This program will encourage foreign investment in the nation. The envoy said that Pakistan's medical industry will be beneficial to his nation.