The Minister of Health of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Anar Bayramov, attended the opening ceremony of the Third International Health Tourism Conference, organized by the State Tourism Agency.

Bringing together representatives of government institutions, healthcare facilities, the tourism industry, and international experts from Germany, Austria, the United Kingdom, Türkiye, and other countries, the conference aims to promote Azerbaijan’s medical tourism and wellness tourism potential internationally, encourage the exchange of expertise, and create new opportunities for cooperation.

Speaking at the conference, Anar Bayramov noted that medical tourism is a sector with significant development potential, standing at the intersection of healthcare, the economy, and international cooperation. He emphasized that Azerbaijan’s favorable geographical location, developing medical infrastructure, qualified specialists, and tourism opportunities provide a solid foundation for the country to become a regional medical tourism hub.

The Minister highlighted the adoption of international accreditation and quality standards, enhancing the competitiveness of services, and strengthening the confidence of international patients in Azerbaijan as key priorities for the development of medical tourism. He also stressed the importance of effective cooperation among government institutions, public and private organizations, investors, and international partners in achieving these objectives.

The conference addresses key issues related to the strategic development of medical tourism, strengthening Azerbaijan’s position in international markets, the quality of medical services, the implementation of digital solutions, and cross-sectoral cooperation.

The event will additionally feature an international exhibition, a business forum, B2B meetings, and specialized training sessions for professionals in the health tourism sector.