The president made the remarks at the opening of Bona Dea International Hospital in Baku on Tuesday, AzVision.az reports.

"Today a wonderful hospital is opening in Baku, which is a very remarkable event. The hospital is quite impressive, with its exterior and interior designs at the highest level. Up-to-date equipment has been installed here. I’m sure that the hospital will provide a very high quality medical service. When I got to the hospital, I saw that a lot has been done here. All the work has been organized at the highest level,” he said.

President Aliyev noted that the hospital was built with the help of foreign specialists.

“I’m sure that the medical staff of the hospital will provide high quality services to patients. More than 800 jobs have been created here. Excellent conditions have been created here for doctors and medical staff,” he added.

The head of state stressed that the opening of this hospital is a sign of the overall development of Azerbaijan.

“Only in rapidly developing countries, such beautiful health centers are created. I believe that this hospital will be one of the most advanced hospitals not only in Azerbaijan, but in the entire region,” he said.

President Aliyev said he hopes someday tourists will come to Azerbaijan to receive medical services as well. 

“That is, the conditions created at this hospital provide such opportunities. High-quality medical service will be provided here for Azerbaijani citizens. Guests coming to our country, I am sure, will benefit from these opportunities,” he added.

The head of state pointed out that over 600 medical facilities have been built and repaired in Azerbaijan in recent years. “We have managed to significantly increase the material and technical base of the healthcare system,” he said.

The president noted that improving the healthcare system is a priority for Azerbaijan because human health is the key issue for every society and country.  

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