Welcoming the guest, Islam Karimov noted that Leo Bokeria is one of those who always enjoy great respect in Uzbekistan, especially by people who discovered the delight of life anew owing to the outstanding surgeon’s enduring talent and experience.

During the meeting at the Oqsaroy, Leo Bokeria conveyed gratitude to the head of our state for a warm welcome and stressed Uzbekistan’s impressive accomplishments during independence years in reforming the healthcare system, in diagnostics and treatment of cardiovascular diseases in particular.

UzA reported that the guest underscored that the authoritative symposium in Tashkent with world-renowned academics and specialists from about forty countries and various international institutions is indicative of extensive acknowledgement of Uzbekistan’s successes in medical sphere, primarily in maternity and child healthcare.

The conversation included also exchange of views on issues pertinent to enhancing the practical cooperation between cardio-surgery specialists of Uzbekistan and Russia.