Iran, Pakistan to cooperate on anti-poverty measures: Baqer Larijani.

TEHRAN -- Iran's Deputy Health Minister for medical education Baqer Larijani announced Monday that Tehran and Islamabad are to cooperate on alleviating poverty and social problems.

The two neighboring countries also agreed to exchange university students and enhance cooperation in the areas of research and education, Larijani said elaborating on his recent visit to Pakistan. Baqer Larijani at the head of a delegation arrived in Pakistan on December 26.

Pakistani officials are willing to enjoy Iran's health experiences as the country is highly skilled in controlling Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs), Larijani noted.

About his Islamabad visit, the official...

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