Armenia and United States discuss healthcare cooperation

Ambassador of Armenia to the United States Narek Mkrtchyan held a meeting in Washington, D.C. with Bethany Kozma, Director of the Office of Global Affairs of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to discuss prospects for the development of Armenia–U.S. cooperation in the field of healthcare, the embassy reported.

Julie Wallace, Deputy Assistant Secretary (Office of Global Affairs), also participated in the meeting.

According to a readout, the sides addressed the bilateral cooperation agenda, particularly emphasizing the importance of strengthening the institutional foundations of cooperation in the healthcare sector.

A number of issues were also discussed, including opportunities for cooperation in the areas of biosafety, development of laboratory capacities, medical education and training, as well as the application of innovative technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector.

The importance of expanding collaboration with relevant U.S. institutions and professional organizations was also underscored, with a view to enhancing professional capacities and promoting the exchange of expertise.

The parties agreed to continue the dialogue to ensure the practical implementation of the issues discussed.