Federal Minister for Science and Technology Zahid Hamid has appreciated initiatives and projects of COMSTECH, saying it is contributing towards development and prosperity of the Muslims through its research activities.
He expressed these views during his visit to Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) Secretariat on Friday along with Federal Secretary Science and Technology Akhlaq Ahmad Tarar.
He was of the view that excellence in knowledge, research and innovation is imperative for the Muslim Ummah to reclaim its rightful place in the international community and added that the COMSTECH could play a crucial role in this regard.
COMSTECH Assistant Coordinator General Dr Muhammad Ali Mahesar gave a comprehensive presentation on COMSTECH programs, its organisational structure, objectives and achievements.
The minister lauded the role of the OIC and appreciated the initiative taken by OIC in the popularisation of S&T and higher education programs. He commended the OIC Educational Exchange Program ‘Solidarity through Academia’ which comprises of scholarships, faculty exchange, distant learning and research projects. He assured of the government’s full support to the OIC as well as to the COMSTECH Secretariat. The minister also invited COMSTECH to help improve the S&T infrastructure in Pakistan to benefit the local science community.
Further more, he said that Pakistan is also looking forward to the S&T summit being organised by COMSTECH, adding that the government will extend maximum support for thes purpose.
Advisor Dr Qasim Jan and Consultant Dr S.T.K Naim, COMSTECH and other officials were also present on the occasion.
