Afghanistan–Kazakhstan Trade and Medical Forum Focuses on Expanding Bilateral Cooperation

Mawlawi Hamdullah Zahid, Deputy Minister of Food and Drugs of the Ministry of Public Health, and his accompanying delegation participated in the Afghanistan–Kazakhstan Trade and Medical Forum during their visit to Kazakhstan.

In his remarks at the forum, the Deputy Minister highlighted the importance of expanding trade, investment and technical cooperation between the two countries. He also briefed participants on Afghanistan’s recent achievements and the investment opportunities available in the country.

He emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation in the regulation of food, medicines and health products; facilitating trade; ensuring standards-compliant trade in medicines and medical equipment; promoting joint investment; enhancing the capacity of manufacturing facilities and laboratories; training specialists; and strengthening quality control.

At the conclusion of the forum, H.E Zahid met with the Deputy Minister of Public Health of Kazakhstan and representatives of relevant authorities. During the meeting, both sides agreed to continue holding regular meetings to strengthen cooperation in the regulation of food, medicines and health products, facilitate trade and expand bilateral cooperation.

H.E Zahid also invited the leadership of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Public Health to visit Afghanistan to discuss and take practical steps towards strengthening cooperation between the two countries.