Libya's Health Ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding with Turkey for cooperation on healthcare and medical sciences.

Health Minister Ali Al-Zanati, who is visiting Turkey, signed the MoU with his Turkish counterpart Fahrettin Koca at the latter's office on Tuesday,  the Libyan Health Ministry said.

The memorandum included cooperation on hospital management, short-term training of medical staff, development of medical services, and combating the Covid-19 pandemic.

"The memorandum of understanding comes within the framework of the keenness of both sides to deepen their cooperation and partnership, and promote it on a mutually beneficial basis, especially in the health field, the statement said.

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