Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Mustafa Kamal, met with Indonesia’s health minister in Geneva, where both sides agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the health sector, with a special focus on vaccine production, support in technology, and capacity building.
Reaffirming Brotherly Ties
According to the Ministry on Friday, during the meeting, the two ministers reaffirmed the longstanding brotherly ties between Pakistan and Indonesia and discussed ways to expand collaboration in healthcare. Mustafa Kamal highlighted Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to develop local vaccine manufacturing capacity, stressing that expanding domestic vaccine production was vital for strengthening the country’s healthcare system and enhancing preparedness for future public health emergencies.
Indonesia’s Role in Vaccine Manufacturing
The minister noted that Indonesia remains Pakistan’s leading partner in developing local vaccine manufacturing and expressed Islamabad’s keen interest in benefiting from Indonesia’s advanced technology and expertise in the sector. The Indonesian health minister assured Pakistan of full cooperation in vaccine production, technical cooperation, and capacity building, reaffirming Indonesia’s commitment to supporting Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen its vaccine manufacturing capabilities.
Shared Commitment to Healthcare Access
Both ministers also pledged to work closely to improve access to modern, high-quality, and effective healthcare services for the people of both countries, underscoring their shared commitment to expanding bilateral health cooperation. Pakistan seeks stronger public-private collaboration to boost sustainable infrastructure investment.
