His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday expressed his satisfaction with the “advanced level of the Kingdom’s medical sector and pharmaceutical industries”.

At a meeting with representatives of the medical and pharmaceutical sectors in the Kingdom, held at Al Husseiniya Palace, King Abdullah stressed the importance of building on previous accomplishments achieved in this field in a manner that boosts the country’s reputation in therapeutic tourism, at the regional and international levels.

His Majesty commended the efforts of workers in both sectors, which helped make Jordan a major destination for healthcare services and enabled Jordanian pharmaceutical products to enter more than 60 countries.

At the meeting, attended by Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour, the King said the government should deal with the various challenges facing the two sectors and take appropriate decisions to guarantee that the best services are extended to Jordanians and the country’s visitors.

The sectors’ representatives lauded His Majesty’s gesture to meet with them and listen to their remarks on the situation of both industries. They also voiced appreciation of his frequent directives to the government to work in partnership with the private sector in a manner that serves higher national interests.

Royal Court Chief Fayez Tarawneh, Director of His Majesty’s Office Jafar Hassan and Health Minister Ali Hiasat were present at the meeting.

The two sectors were represented by Jordan Medical Association President Hashem Abu Hassan, President of Private Hospitals Association Fawzi Hammouri, President of the Jordanian Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Salah Mawajdeh, President of the Health Care Accreditation Council of Jordan Mahmoud Al Sarhan, Chairman of the Electronic Health Solutions “Hakeem” Saeed Darwazeh, CEO of Hakeem Rami Adawan and Chairman of Royal Health Awareness Society Rami Farraj.