Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia held a meeting to discuss several new projects in the field of healthcare. The discussed initiatives include the construction of a medical complex in Fergana, localization of pharmaceutical production, development of telemedicine, and implementation of digital solutions.
The meeting took place on July 27 in the format of a round table with the participation of representatives from both countries. From Uzbekistan, Tamila Aliyeva, Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration for Healthcare Reform, Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khojaev, heads of relevant ministries and agencies, as well as representatives of major medical centers were present. The delegation from Saudi Arabia was headed by Minister of Health Fahad bin Abdulrahman Al-Jaladjel.
One of the central projects is the construction of a modern multi-profile hospital with 800 beds in Fergana with the participation of Vision International Investment Company. This facility is envisioned as the basis for the Fergana Plus medical city, which will include educational and medical centers, as well as a hotel complex.
In the pharmaceutical sector, joint localization of production is planned with Jamjoom Pharma and Sudair Pharma. Cooperation with SEHA Virtual Hospital will focus on virtual healthcare and telemedicine. Together with Lean Business Services, the parties intend to implement artificial intelligence and digital healthcare solutions.
Furthermore, with the assistance of Health Holding, an increase in the efficiency of managing medical institutions is planned. Support from NUPCO will be directed towards developing centralized procurement and medical logistics. Another area of cooperation will be the medical insurance system, as Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia are considering the possibility of jointly implementing modern insurance mechanisms with the Saudi National Center for Medical Insurance.
At the conclusion of the round table, participants expressed confidence that the implementation of the intended projects and initiatives will contribute to improving the quality and accessibility of medical services for the population.
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Olimjon Abdullaev, met with the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Saad Nasser Abdullah Abu Haimed, to discuss the development of bilateral cooperation, including issues of labor migration.
The meeting took place on July 22, 2026. The parties reviewed the current state of relations between Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia, as well as prospects for further expansion of cooperation.
Particular attention was paid to strengthening interaction in consular and legal matters, creating more favorable conditions for citizens of both countries, and developing practical cooperation in the field of labor migration.
Participants emphasized their interest in implementing digital solutions, increasing the efficiency of consular services, and improving cooperation mechanisms in the migration sector.
Furthermore, a number of initiatives aimed at strengthening ties between Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia were discussed. Agreement was reached to further study the proposals with the participation of relevant government agencies.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining regular dialogue and systematically expanding mutually beneficial cooperation.
The Minister of Health of Uzbekistan, Eldor Adilov, met with the Iranian Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Mohammadali Iskandari, to discuss prospects for deepening bilateral interaction in the field of healthcare.
During the meeting, both sides noted that cooperation between Uzbekistan and Iran has been steadily growing in recent years due to agreements reached by the leadership of the two countries. This progress was achieved through closer interaction between the ministries of health, specialized medical centers, and higher educational institutions.
Particular attention was paid to strengthening ties between leading medical institutions. Opportunities were discussed for launching joint programs in areas such as cardiothoracic surgery, transplantation, oncology, as well as providing high-tech medical care.
Participants also reviewed the potential for joint investment projects related to the production of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment. At the conclusion of the negotiations, both sides expressed confidence that healthcare cooperation between Uzbekistan and Iran will reach a new level in the near future.
