He noted that "counteracting the new coronavirus infection COVID-19 is one of the topical areas of Russian-Chinese interaction."
"It covers: diagnostics, treatment, development of test systems, research in the development of vaccines and drugs, provision of medical organizations with equipment and protective equipment, exchange of information, consultations," RIA Novosti quotes the senator.
According to Arkharov, "in order to reduce the risks of cross-border movement of infection, it is important to consider the possibility of converging positions on a number of issues, including considering the possibility of creating mechanisms for mutual recognition of vaccines, standards in the field of combating coronavirus."
Earlier it was reported that the head of the Russian Ministry of Health, Mikhail Murashko, held talks with a delegation from Israel, led by the country's Minister of Tourism Yoel Razvozov, on the restoration of travel for citizens of the two countries.
It was noted that during the meeting, Murashko supported the creation of a working group on the issue of mutual recognition of certificates of vaccination against COVID-19 between the two countries.