Kuwait, April 10 (RHC-KUNA), – On Wednesday, The Minister of Health of Kuwait, Dr. Ali Al-Obaidi discussed with the visiting Deputy Foreign Minister of Cuba, Rogelio Sierra Diaz, ways to develop bilateral relations and strengthen cooperation in the health care sector.

During the meeting, which coincided with the 40th anniversary of Kuwaiti-Cuban relations, the two sides addressed a number of health topics of common interest, notably cooperation in areas of ophthalmology, diabetic foot treatment, and primary health care, “as Cuba has a long experience in those fields”, the ministry said in a press statement.

The Kuwaiti-Cuban discussions also included ways to boost health cooperation through the exchange of expertise, and formation of committees to overcome potential difficulties at all levels, added the statement.