Kazakh envoy, PMDC discuss cooperation

Islamabad:Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin called on President of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) Prof. Dr. Rizwan Taj at the PMDC headquarters here on Thursday. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the field of medical education and healthcare.

During the discussions, both emphasized the importance of academic collaboration, student exchange programs, and mutual recognition of medical degrees between the two nations. The Ambassador acknowledged Pakistan's advancements in medical education and expressed Kazakhstan’s interest in developing closer ties in the sector.

Prof. Dr. Rizwan Taj welcomed the ambassador and reiterated the PMDC’s commitment to enhancing international partnerships. He highlighted the PMDC’s role in ensuring quality medical education and professional standards in Pakistan.

Both sides agreed to explore avenues for cooperation in medical research, faculty exchange, and capacity-building initiatives. He said that Kazakhstan should focus on improving its medical and dental education standards to meet its own needs.