The delegation of Turkmenistan, headed by the Deputy Minister of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan Azat Ovezov, visited the Republic of Korea to participate in the International Conference titled "Medical Korea 2024 - The 14th Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference", which took place in Seoul on March 14-15, 2024.
The motto of this annual conference was devoted to the healthcare and medical tourism. High-level official delegations, scientists and experts in the field of healthcare from all over the world attended this event. The Forum served as a platform for participants from different countries to discuss the main tasks and trends in field of healthcare.
During the visit to Seoul, the Turkmen delegation held bilateral talks with the Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare of the Republic of Korea Mrs. Kim Hye-jin. During the meeting, the sides discussed the issues of cooperation in the field of healthcare and medicine between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Korea.
Additionally, the Turkmen delegation held several bilateral meetings.
During the meeting with the President of the National Institute for Korean Medicine Development (NIKOM) Mr. Jeong Chang Hyun, the Sides paid special attention to the issues related to the establishment of the Traditional Korean Medicine Center, which is scheduled to be established in Turkmenistan, and exchanged views on the joint works.
A meeting with the delegation from Kyungpook National University’s Chilgok Hospital, led by Professor of Mammography at Kyungpook National University Dr. Kim Won-hwa was also held.
