Islamabad (UNA) – conclude Thursday, April 24, 2025,The Sixth Meeting of the OIC Steering Committee on the Implementation of the Science, Technology and Innovation Agenda(STI) For the year 2026, at the headquarters Permanent Ministerial Committee for Scientific and Technological Cooperation (Comstic) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Islamabad.
وwent out the meeting who attended Heads and representatives of 15 leading OIC institutions from Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Jordan, Uganda, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Pakistan With a number ofMeeting results, However, the most prominent of them was represented in initiative Developing a comprehensive digital portal for technology and innovation for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation under the supervision of ComesticsTo be a central platform for showcasing innovative solutions provided by scientists, startups, and small and medium-sized enterprises in member states.
وThis portal will provide tailored data and analysis to support the exchange of emerging technologies and promote regional integration in line with the Science, Technology and Innovation Agenda 2026..
confirmed General Coordinator For cosmetics Professor Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Chaudhry ، On the importance of this initiative, indicating that This meeting show up Again visionsة Comestics United for a Prosperous OIC through Science and Technology, pointing out that The proposed innovation portal will bridge information gaps, support data-driven decision-making, and highlight the tremendous potential in our scientific communities.. "
The ambassador also expressed Aftab Ahmad KookharAssistant Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, expressed his appreciation for the results of the session., stressing that steering committee Developed A clear path forward by strengthening practical mechanisms for cooperation in the fields of science, technology and innovation.، Encouraging the implementation of national science and technology policies with private sector participation is essential to achieving sustainable progress.، Praising With continuous efforts For comestics In implementing the OIC Science, Technology and Innovation Agenda 2026.
The Steering Committee called on OIC member states to take concrete strategic actions to implement the agenda, including allocating resources according to national priorities, building effective science, technology and innovation systems, providing adequate funding, and ensuring policy coherence., soTo enhance research production, facilitate cooperation among member states, and advance initiatives aimed at social and economic development based on science and technology..
(is over)
