IRIMC officials hosted the Scientific and Technical Attaché of the French Embassy. 

On Thursday 27^th February 2014, IRIMC hosted Mr. Pierre-André Lhôte, the Scientific and Technical Attaché of the French Embassy and Ms. Zohreh Mirbaha, the Expert in Academic Cooperation of the French Embassy in Tehran.

IRIMC President, Dr. Alireza Zali, warmly greeted the official bodies of the French Embassy and emphasized on great influence of France regarding academic interchange of scientific information with Iran in the past century which led to modern application of the Medical Sciences in Iran. 
"French not only was the premier scientific language in the field of medicine in Iran, but also many Iranian applied for higher education in France that among them are many noted & noble health care professionals who have served the country as academic professors and practitioners." Dr. Zali said.    

He added:"As Iranian health care professionals have a long history of cooperation with their French counterparts and regarding the contemporary prominent position of France in the field of medicine, IRIMC aims to enhance cordial relations in all medical fields between Iranian & French health care professionals."

"Islamic Republic of Iran Medical Council is the largest nation's independent organization which registers all health care professionals (except nurses) to practice in Iran, and regulates bi or multilateral collaborations between health care professionals & other associations." Mentioned by IRIMC President. He added:"As IRIMC represents almost all Iranian health care professionals and due to its independent nature, it is the main body which can effectively promote and facilitate academic, educational, and research cooperation between Iranian and French medical, dental and pharmaceutical professionals."

Mr. Lhôte was very pleased to meet with IRIMC president and highly appreciated warm welcome of IRIMC official bodies.
The Scientific and Technical Attaché of the French Embassy in Tehran strongly welcomed the new approach of Iran Medical Council and expressed his willingness to facilitate academic & professional relations between two countries. He added:"Many noted Iranian medical doctors and dentists work in France who have established Franco-Iranian Association for Medical and Scientific Cooperation (ACMSFI - Association de Cooperation Medico-Scientifique Franco-Iranienne) which can positively affect the strong bonds between two countries."

Dr. Naghavi also mentioned some important future plans of IRIMC which was welcomed by Mr. Lhôte, and he expressed his willingness to promote the proclaimed projects. One of the  mentioned topics was facilitating the process of France visa appointment for Iranian healthcare professionals who aim to participate in congresses and short-term educational courses held in France. It was welcomed by Mr. Lhôte and he expressed his willingness to promote it.

IRIMC President was joined in the meeting by Deputy of Education & Research, Councilor for Internationals Affairs, Director of Public Affairs, and Director of International Affairs.




Dr. Shima Naghavi, Director of International Affairs