Today, on December 1, the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Academician Khushvakhtzoda Qobiljon Khushvakht, held a meeting with the Head of the Regional Programme for Central Asia, Andre Algermissen, and the Project Coordinator for Central Asia, Ashraf Alikulov.
During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on strengthening scientific cooperation within the framework of the Regional Programme for Central Asia and emphasized the need to develop effective coordination mechanisms between scientific institutions of the region and international organizations. It was noted that scientific cooperation and the use of the intellectual potential of Central Asian countries are among the key factors in ensuring sustainable regional development.
The President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Academician Khushvakhtzoda Qobiljon Khushvakht, stressed that the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan is ready to enhance cooperation in priority scientific areas, including natural sciences, energy, ecology, information technologies, and climate change studies. It was noted that the implementation of joint projects would contribute to strengthening scientific capacity, attracting qualified specialists, and developing the country’s scientific infrastructure.
Further, the Head of the Regional Programme, Andre Algermissen, expressed satisfaction with cooperation with the Republic of Tajikistan and emphasized that within its mandate, the Programme is ready to provide comprehensive support for new scientific and innovative initiatives, the organization of training programmes, human capacity development, and the expansion of regional scientific networks. It was also noted that effective scientific ties can have a positive impact on strengthening regional stability and security, as well as on improving natural resource management mechanisms.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties underscored the importance of developing science diplomacy and expressed their readiness to elaborate specific cooperation plans, hold joint conferences and seminars, and expand relations with international organizations.
