Ways to further promote cooperation between Cyprus and Israel in the field of health, were examined during a meeting Thursday between Health Minister Dr. Stavros Malas and Israel’s Ambassador to Cyprus Micahel Harari.

In statements after the meeting, Dr. Malas said that the relations of the two countries in all fields are excellent, noting that the aim is to continually upgrade them, in the framework of a strategic plan.

He also said that in mid November, the minister will pay an official visit to Israel, to examine with his Israeli counterpart ways to cooperate in the field of research and medical care, with the prospect of Israeli universities and institutes to use Cyprus to create infrastructure.

“Cyprus wants to investigate the possibility of transferring specialized activities from Israel to the island”, said Dr. Malas, noting that Israel is a unique country in the field of innovation. Cyprus, he added, “could be an important gate of activities for Israel in Europe”.

On his part, Harari expressed hope that both countries’ relations will continue to strengthen in all fields.