Riyadh: Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim, on behalf of Minister of Health Fahad AlJalajel, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today with the French Ministry of Health, Families, Autonomy and Persons with Disabilities on the sidelines of the visit of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the French Republic.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the MoU aims to enhance health cooperation between Saudi Arabia and France in several priority areas, including public health, health security, governance of health systems, quality of care, patient safety, preparedness and response to health emergencies, and development of the health workforce and capabilities. It also covers digital health and artificial intelligence, research and development, innovation and clinical trials, supply chains and pharmaceutical industries, as well as investment and health partnerships.
The memorandum builds on the longstanding relations between the two countries and seeks to strengthen the exchange of expertise and partnerships. It supports research and innovation, the development of future health solutions and technologies, capability building and investment, the resilience of supply chains, health and pharmaceutical security, and the sustainability and quality of health services. These efforts support the objectives of the Health Sector Transformation Program under Saudi Vision 2030.