ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (APP):The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (C
OMSATS) and the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) signed a MoU for complementing each other for Science Advocacy and Regional Development on Friday.
It was signed by Executive Director C
OMSATS, Ambassador Dr. M. Nafees Zakaria, and Director General ISSI, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, here at C
OMSATS Secretariat, a news release said.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by Ambassadors and diplomats, Heads/representatives of C
OMSATS’ partner organizations, as well as senior officers of C
OMSATS and ISSI.
The C
OMSATS is an intergovernmental organization of 27-member developing countries, committed to advancing scientific research, innovations and technologies for
sustainable development. ISSI is an autonomous premier think tank of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs dedicated to providing in-depth understanding and objective analyses of regional and global strategic issues impacting international peace and security.
The MoU will pave the way for collaboration for activities such as scientific research, studies and publications, professional exchange and capacity building, sharing of knowledge and experiences, science diplomacy, and
regional & international cooperation.
Ambassador Sohail Mahmood deliberated on ISSI’s commitment to expanding partnerships and outreach to niche specialised institutions.
He considered C
OMSATS as one such organization focused at S&T for development. Mahmood highlighted ISSI’s vision of next generation programs that concentrate on youth-inclusive dialogue and research. He noted that we need to pay critical attention to topics such as “Global South” and Middle Powers — the key players in both geopolitical and geo-economic landscapes.
In his remarks, Ambassador Zakaria expressed unflinching commitment of C
OMSATS to pass on the benefits of contemporary technologies to its Member States, and noted that C
OMSATS aspires to benefit from the strengths of ISSI with an aim to promoting intra-South reliance and cooperation.
He highlighted some of the recent initiatives of C
OMSATS in the emerging fields of science and technology. He considered the MoU signing as beginning of mutually beneficial collaboration between C
OMSATS and ISSI.
The collaboration reflects the shared commitment of C
OMSATS and ISSI to harness latest technologies and innovation for
sustainable development on a global scale.
