Dr. Mehmet Müezzinoğlu, Minister of Health of the Republic of Turkey met with Nasser M. Baum, Minister of Public Health and Health of the Republic of Yemen in his office on 16 February 2016 and held a press meeting afterwards.
During the meeting, donation of 2 field hospitals to the Republic of Yemen, as put forth by the President of the Republic of Turkey, was discussed and exchange of opinions was ensured regarding the equipment and personnel needed by the Republic of Yemen. The Turkish Minister stated that Turkey is aware of the importance of meeting the requirements of the Republic of Yemen and the requirements may be examined under three titles, which are urgent, medium-term and long-term needs. Dr. Mehmet Müezzinoğlu continued his words by saying that the priority is to be given to the urgent needs and emphasized that the main objective is to provide peace and stability in Yemen.