During a meeting at the Health Ministry’s headquarters in Damascus, both officials expressed willingness to continue to work to overcome the difficult times and remove the obstacles to this cooperation, which resulted from the unilateral coercive measures imposed by the Government of the United States and its Western allies.

The Syrian health minister thanked Cuba for donating vaccines to Syria during the Covid-19 pandemic, and noted its good reputation and impact on Syrians’ immunization.

Demerieh also praised Cuba’s progress in science and medicine to treat cancer and diabetic foot ulcers.

The minister also acknowledged Cuba’s historic positions in support of Syria in international forums.

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