Bahraini-Cuban medical cooperation discussed

Manama, Aug. 25. (BNA) – Minister of State for Defence Affairs and President of the Supreme Council for Health Lieutenant-General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa met here today the Riyadh-Resident Cuban Ambassador to Bahrain Jose Enrique Rodriguez. They discussed signing a cooperation agreement in the fields medical services and exchange of expertise between the two friendly countries. The Minister lauded and appreciated the development and progress witnessed by Cuba in various fields, noting that Bahrain looks forward to availing of Cuban expertise in the medical services field. Commander of the King Hamad University Hospital Major-General Dr. Shaikh Salman bin Atiyatullah Al Khalifa attended.