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During the First General Assembly of the Asian Academy of Sciences (AASc), held in Hong Kong of the People’s Republic of China, the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Academician Khushvakhtzoda Qobiljon Khushvakht, was elected Vice President and Academician of the Asian Academy of Sciences.

This historic election stands as evidence of the global recognition of the significant contribution and scientific authority of Tajik scholars in the advancement of science and international research. It also reflects that Tajikistan is acknowledged in the scientific space of Asia and the world as a country with a strong scientific foundation and highly qualified scholars.

The election of the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Academician Khushvakhtzoda Qobiljon Khushvakht, to a leadership position in the Asian Academy of Sciences opens new opportunities for expanding scientific cooperation between Tajikistan and Asian countries, as well as for implementing joint research programs and strategic scientific initiatives.

It should be noted that the General Assembly was attended by 121 delegates from various countries, including China, Russia (with representatives from the Republic of Tatarstan, the Chechen Republic, the Republic of Dagestan, and the Republic of Bashkortostan); India, Japan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, as well as non-Asian countries such as the United States, France, Greece, Moldova, and Belarus. A total of 97 delegates took part in the election, selecting the Academy’s leadership as well as full and associate members.

This election is of exceptional importance for the development of a unified scientific space and the integration of Asian scholars, and it represents recognition of the contribution of Tajikistan and its scientists at both regional and international levels.

It is noteworthy that the Asian Academy of Sciences is the only scientific institution established at the regional and international levels to unite Asian scholars, develop scientific research, and expand strategic cooperation among the countries of the Asian continent, bringing together all scientific institutions of the region.