A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (French: ANSM) and Algeria's National Agency for Pharmaceutical Products (ANPP). The agreement provides for cooperation, the exchange of expertise and the identification of needs in medicines and training. The signing ceremony was held as part of a working session which involved Health Minister Ali Mrabet and Algerian Minister of Industry and Pharmaceutical Production Ali Aoun. The meeting was an opportunity to focus on the various facets of cooperation in structuring pharmaceutical industries. The two officials explored avenues to build on thev respctive experiences of the two countries in a bid to support joint investments, meet national medicinal product needs and improve opportunities of exportation and foreign investments. Mrabet said there is willingness to develop the pharmaceutical system in Tunisia, increase investments and give impetus to research and innovation. It is crucial to foster a common vision of the future to establish a fruitful cooperation with Algeria, notably with the full establishment of the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products. The Algerian minister is leading a delegation on a two-day working visit to Tunisia. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse
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