Ashgabat: Sultan Al Marshad, Chief Executive of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), signed a development loan agreement worth US$80 million with Turkmenistan State Bank for Foreign Economic Affairs chairman of the board Rahimberdi Jepbarov.
The financing supports the project focused on enhancing the quality of tumour treatment services and establishing cancer treatment centres in Turkmenistan.
The project aims to elevate healthcare services in Turkmenistan by establishing and equipping three specialised tumour and cancer treatment centres across three regions, accommodating up to 500 medical beds.
The centres will be outfitted with state-of-the-art medical equipment to enhance the quality of healthcare services provided to beneficiaries, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The agreement underscores SFD’s commitment to bolstering development efforts and making contributions to assist developing nations in surmounting obstacles hindering their developmental processes and plans. It highlights the significance of international collaboration and solidarity in achieving sustainable development, facilitating social and economic prosperity and ensuring all-encompassing and enduring growth in the recipient countries.
During his visit to Turkmenistan, Al Marshad met with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov, exploring avenues to strengthen development cooperation in supporting diverse vital sectors.