stations in the country; preparation of programs on parenthood and family planning; provision of medical drugs, bacteriological and antivirus products to hospitals; regulations and development of pharmacy offices networks; research and development of medical equipment manufacturing; prevention of dangerous diseases in the country and so forth. International relations In order of improvement of healthcare in the country, Ministry of Healthcare Azerbaijan cooperates with a number of international organizations and shares experiences with foreign countries. Rostrapovich-Vishnevskaya Foundation During the years of 2010-2012 the Ministry of Healthcare of Azerbaijan cooperated with Rostrapovich-Vishnevskaya Foundation. Parties signed an agreement on “Diagnosis of pregnant women against HepB and HIV viruses and prevention of newborn against HepB.” At the same time, ministry organized an immunization campaign and vaccine program with support of foundation. As a result, indications of the diseases such as measles, mumps and parotid decreased in the country. World Health Organization Since 2006 Ministry of Healthcare Azerbaijan has been represented on European Region’s Standing Committee of the Regional Committee and twice on WHO’s Executive Board. 61st session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe was held in Azerbaijan in 2011. During the meeting public health experts and ministers of health from 53 countries signed an agreement relating to the public health problems and current health threats in European region. At the same time, Health 2020 – a new European Health Policy Framework was also discussed during the session and accepted Sustainable Development Agenda 2030. Country office of the World Health Organization in Azerbaijan was established in June 1994 in Baku. The office carries out implementation of WHO programs in the country with staff consists of six people. Since 2006 Azerbaijan has started HIV treatment services in the country with the support of WHO. Current prior programs are carried out in the field of healthcare such as, noncommunicable diseases, maternal and child health, health system strengthening, tuberculosis, immunization and tobacco control. Organization of Islamic Cooperation Ministry of Healthcare Azerbaijan cooperates with the member countries of OIC and participates in sessions of ministries of health. The third Islamic Conference of Ministries of Health was held in Kazakhstan on September 29, 2011. The minister of healthcare Oktay Shiraliyev also participated in three days last session. Ministers of health from 53 member countries and representatives from international organizations participated in the meeting. During the session discussions were carried out relating to the developments and cooperative works between member