On Monday, 1st August 2016, the signing ceremony of the MoU between Medical Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran and German-Iranian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Iran) was held in the venue of Iranian Medical Council.

IRIMC President, Dr. Alireza Zali, warmly greeted the AHK delegation and briefly introduced the Iranian Medical Council.

“As the nation’s largest independent Non-Governmental Organization, Iranian Medical Council(IRIMC) registers all health care professionals (except nurses) to practice in Iran and is the recognized trade union for all of its registered members. Representing more than 241,000 registered members, IRIMC is the umbrella organization which regulates bi or multilateral collaborations between Iranian healthcare professionals and other organizations. Composing of 196 regional branches, Iranian Medical Council is committed to promote medical practice and strives to achieve highest possible standards in national healthcare system.” Dr. Zali remarked.

“It has been a long history of cooperation between two nations specifically in the field of medicine. Many Iranians have applied for higher education in Germany that among them are many noted & noble health care professionals who have served the country as academic professors and practitioners.” He added

Dr. Zali acknowledged the contributions of the IRIMC Department of International Affairs as well as great support of Mr. René Harun, the Managing Director of AHK Iran whom without support this MoU and good relationship could not be achieved."

Based on the MoU between IRIMC and AHK Iran, facilities will be provided for IRIMC registered members who aim to participate in recognized healthcare exhibitions held in Germany including MEDICA, IDS, EXPOPHARM, etc

Germany is the third largest provider of medical technology products, after the United States and Japan.

MEDICA & IDS are the world's leading trade fair for the medical industry and the world's leading trade fair for the dental sector respectively which attract considerable number of attendees from around the world. These trade fairs are highly recognized among Iranian healthcare professionals, so the number of Iranian attendees to these events has been steadily growing over the years

Under this MoU, the types of facilities provided by AHK Iran may include:

a)Facilitating the procedure of getting visa appointments

b)Guidance about Schengen Visa  Application Requirements

c)Checking the applicants’ documents to verify the completion of documents prior to submission to the embassy.

d)Traveling facilities including hotel reservation, discount on flight ticket and trade health insurance in condition of tour facilities from AHK Iran.

e)Providing airport transfer and Persian speaking guide for group participants.

The MoU shall take effect on the 1st August 2016 and will remain in full force and effect till the 1st December 2017.

Mr. René Harun was pleased to meet with IRIMC president and highly appreciated warm welcome of IRIMC official bodies. He emphasized on good ties between two countries and acknowledged the contribution of Iranian doctors who work in Germany. Mr. Harun expressed his support and willingness to put forward the MoU.

Dr. Shima Naghavi, Director of International Affairs