It is reported by RIA Novosti.
According to him, in Turkey 22 universities are already working on the development of vaccines for coronavirus, four of them are already testing them on animals.
“To go to the stage of clinical trials, the framework of one country is not enough. Russia is also developing vaccines, and we agreed to collaborate on cross-clinical trials, ”he said.
The minister added that Russian and Turkish scientists will discuss further steps for cooperation in a video conference format on June 4.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a telephone conversation discussed the importance of collaboration between relevant agencies on the development of vaccines from COVID-19.