TEHRAN – A delegation of knowledge-based companies active in the medical, pharmaceutical, laboratory and food industries will visit Armenia to strengthen technical cooperation between the two countries and develop export markets.
The delegation plans to follow up on expanding business exchanges, developing new opportunities to present knowledge-based products and exploring possibilities for cooperation in the field of advanced technology, Mehr News Agency reported.
With the support of the Organization for International Cooperation and Development in Science and Technology, knowledge-based companies will participate in various specialized meetings, including holding a meeting with the Iranian Ambassador to Armenia, attending a business meeting at the Armenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, holding a meeting with the Iranian Manufacturing and Businessmen’s Union, and joint meetings with technology and innovation unions and associations, and venture capital companies.
Knowledge-based companies will exhibit products such as medical, dental, laboratory equipment, cosmetic and pharmaceutical supplies, raw materials, human medicines and supplements, diagnostic equipment, rehabilitation, orthopedic and physical therapy care equipment, food, as well as herbal medicine, hospital facilities and operating room equipment.
Medical and medical equipment cooperation
In 2024, Iranian and Armenian health officials discussed ways to expand joint activities in areas related to medicine and medical equipment.
Former Food and Drug Administration chief Heydar Mohammadi and Armenian deputy health minister Artak Jumayan met in Tehran on October 2, IRNA reported.
In an important step towards strengthening exchanges, the two countries exchanged lists of essential medicines and medical equipment.
The Armenian Ministry of Health also agreed to facilitate Iran’s accession to the Eurasian Economic Union and streamline registration procedures for Iranian medicines and medical devices.
In February, Armenia’s deputy health minister announced its intention to import Iranian medicines and medical equipment.
According to the ISNA news agency, Lena Nanusyan commented on Iran’s remarkable achievements in combating the spread of the coronavirus by taking appropriate measures, and said that Iran’s progress in the health sector is significant.
The Prime Minister made this remark during a meeting with President Mohammadi on the sidelines of the 18th Iran-Armenia Joint Economic Commission held in Tehran from February 14th to 15th.
At the end of the meeting, the two sides signed 19 documents and memorandums of understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation in various fields.
The documents mentioned covered various areas such as trade, maritime transport, food, medicine and customs cooperation.
The prime minister noted that Iranian medicines are world-famous, adding that Armenia has not yet imported them.
Referring to the quality of anticancer drugs produced in Iran, he said, “We are interested in using Iranian cancer drugs in Armenia, and it is possible that some of the drugs needed for the country could be supplied by Iranian manufacturing companies.”
Mr. Nanushan went on to say, “I am happy to sign this agreement to expand cooperation between our countries in the field of medicine and medical devices.”
He further pointed out that importing Iranian medicines would be much easier if they were registered in Eurasia.
Mr. Nanushan also expressed readiness to hold an exhibition of Iranian medical products in Armenia.
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