The two friendly countries of Iran and Syria discussed means of enhancing bilateral cooperation in the health and higher education domains.

This came during talks held Monday by Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Bassam Ibrahim with Iranian Deputy Ministers of Science, Research and Technology, Hashem Dadashpour and Health, Treatment and Medical Education, Abolfazl Bagherifard.

The two sides agreed to establish joint committees to follow up the activation of the executive program of the MoUs signed by the two parties, Syria and Iran.

Talks also dealt with organizing joint visits by students and professors from universities to participate in the training courses and scientific and cultural events in Iran, especially for students and professors of Persian language departments in Syrian universities.

Additionally, the two sides discussed means of developing cooperation in the medical field, conducting joint scientific research, exchanging of experiences and training in various advanced medical and pharmaceutical specialties, biomedical sciences, stem cells, laser technologies, liver transplantation and others.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency