President Zardari meets Siemens executive Daniel Fresh, assured of wider health sector cooperation

BERLIN: President Asif Ali Zardari met senior officials of Siemens Healthineers during his official visit to Germany. They discussed improving health facilities in Pakistan, introducing modern medical technology, investment and the promotion of bilateral cooperation.

Citing the President’s House, Dawn reported that at the meeting on Saturday, Siemens Executive Vice President Daniel Fresh said the company was ready to increase its role in health facilities in Pakistan. He introduced Siemens’ activities in Pakistan and praised the progress in Sindh’s health services.

President Zardari stressed the need to provide quality and affordable medical facilities in Pakistan. He highlighted the importance of providing better treatment and health services to people, especially in remote areas. According to him, research and technology should be used more in the health sector. He also offered institutional cooperation through the Special Investment Facilitation Council.

According to the Siemens delegation, the company’s representatives will visit Pakistan to finalise memoranda of understanding with local partners in the areas of skills development and health-related technology. The company’s work in Pakistan includes technological support for cancer, stroke and other diseases. Siemens has more than 100 employees in three Pakistani cities.

President Zardari is on a three-day visit to Germany, as the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries approaches.

Pakistan Peoples Party Balochistan Senior Vice President and the President’s Focal Person for Balochistan, Mir Ali Hassan Zehri, was also present on the occasion. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Provincial Ministers Sharjeel Inam Memon and Jam Khan Shoro, and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Germany Salman Sharif also attended the meeting.