ISLAMABAD:The Ambassador of European Union (EU) Rina Kivanka met with the caretaker Health Minister Dr Nadeem Jan here on Tuesday. They discussed the health sector and issues of mutual interest in the meeting. The Ambassador congratulated the caretaker Health Minister on assuming the portfolio of federal minister.

The EU Ambassador said that the world appreciates services of Dr Nadeem Jan in efforts to eradicate polio. She said Dr Nadeem Jan values EU relations with Pakistan, adding that “the European Union provided full support in the rehabilitation of the flood victims”.

“The eradication of polio is the topmost priority of the caretaker government and health ministry is in contact with Afghanistan for joint integrated strategy at the border to eliminate polio” the Health Minister said.

According to a press release, Pakistan will soon host a high-level meeting on the Global Health Security Agenda. Experts and stakeholders from all over the world will participate in the meeting. The EU ambassador will also be invited to participate in the Global Health Security Summit. The EU Ambassador appreciates practical steps on Global Health Security Agenda. The European Union will hold a meeting with the Nutrition Cell of the Ministry of Health to cooperate in the nutrition program.