Ma Xiaowei, minister of China's National Health Commission (NHC), meets with Belarusian health minister in Beijing on Apr 25. [Photo/en.nhc.gov.cn]

Ma Xiaowei, minister of China's National Health Commission (NHC), met with his Belarusian counterpart Valery Malashko in Beijing on Apr 25.

China and Belarus have shared a long-time friendship, with increasing strengthened health cooperation in recent years, Ma said.

Ma introduced China's current health development, especially the application of information and artificial intellectual technology in the health field, adding that there is a huge potential for the two sides' health cooperation. He said that China is willing to deepen exchanges with Belarus on tumor prevention and treatment, traditional Chinese medicine, health informatization and medical education.

Malashko spoke highly of China's health achievements and he said he hopes Belarus will deepen cooperation and expand experience exchanges with China, adding that he is willing to support cooperation between the two sides' health institutions.