The members of the Committee are the national scientific policy-making government institutions in Member States of COMSATS, dubbed as its ‘Focal Points’. The Chairman of the Consultative Committee is the ex-officio Focal Point of the host country, while the Executive Director COMSATS serves as the Secretary to the Committee.

The national focal points of COMSATS and, in some cases, their appointed Liaison Officers are listed below:

Country	Focal Point	Liaison Officer
Bangladesh	Hon. Architect Yafesh Osman Minister Ministry of Science and Technology Bangladesh Secretariat Dhaka-1000 People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Tel.: (+880-2) 9511066 Fax: (+880-2) 7169606; 9552323 Email: minister@most.gov.bd URL: www.most.gov.bd	Md. Anwar Hossain Senior Secretary (Incharge) Ministry of Science and Technology Bangladesh Secretariat Dhaka-1000 People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Tel. ( +880-2) 9540144 Fax: (+880-2) 9576538 Email: secretary@most.gov.bd URL: www.most.gov.bd
China	H.E. Mr. Wang Zhigang Minister Ministry of Science and Technology 15B, Fu Xing Rd, Beijing 100862, People’s Republic of China. Tel.: (+86-10) 58881320, 58881321 Fax: (+86-10) 58881304 URL: www.most.gov.cn	Ms. Yang Xuemei Director Division of International Organizations and Conferences Department of International Cooperation Ministry of Science and Technology 15B, Fu Xing Rd Beijing 100862 People’s Republic of China Tel.: (+86-10) 5888-1323 Fax: (+86-10) 5888-1324 Email: yangxm@most.cn URL: www.cistc.gov.cn
Colombia	H.E. Dr. Mabel Gisela Torres Minister Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Avenida Calle 26 No. 57-83 -Torre 8, Bogota, D.C. Republic of Colombia. Tel: (+57-1) 6258480 ext. 2109; Hotline: 01-8000-914446 Fax: (+57-1) 6258481 Email: contacto@colciencias.gov.co URL: minciencias.gov.co	H.E. Dr. Diego Hernandez Vice Minister for Knowledge, Innovation and Productivity Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Avenida Calle 26 No. 57-83 -Torre 8, Bogota, D.C. Republic of Colombia
Egypt	Prof. Dr. Mahmoud M. Sakr President the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology 101 El-Kasr El-Aini St Cairo Arab Republic of Egypt. Tel.: (+20-2) 27921285-6 Fax: (+20-2) 27921270 Email: msakr@asrt.sci.eg URL: www.asrt.sci.eg	Mrs. Abeer M. Attia Acting Director General The International Scientific Relations / Academy of Scientific Research and Technology 101 El-Kasr El-Aini St. PO: 11516 Cairo, Egypt Tel: (+20-2) 27944351 Fax: (+20-2) 27921270 Email: attiaabeer6@gmail.com attia_abeer@yahoo.com; URL: www.asrt.sci.eg
Gambia	H.E. Dr. Badara Joof Minister Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology Senegambia Highway – Bijilo, Opposite Gambia Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) Building, Bijilo, West Coast Region Republic of The Gambia Tel.: (+220-44) 66752 Fax: (+220-44) 65408 URL: www.moherst.gov.gm	Mr. Mod A.K Secka Permanent Secretary Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology Senegambia Highway – Bijilo, Opposite Gambia Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) Building, Bijilo, West Coast Region Republic of The Gambia Tel.: (+220-44) 66752 Fax: (+220-44) 65408 URL:
Ghana	H.E. Dr. Kwaku Afriyie Minister Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation P.O Box M 232, Accra, Republic of Ghana Tel.: (+233-302) 666094, 662264, 660005 Fax: (+233-302) 688913 URL: www.mest.gov.gh	Mrs. Cynthia Asare Bediako Chief Director Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation P.O Box 232, Accra Republic of Ghana Tel.: (+233-302) 666049, 662264 Fax: (+233-302) 666828 Email: bediakocynthia@gmail.com
Iran	H. E. Prof. Mohammad Ali Zolfigol Minister Ministry of Science, Research and Technology Ustad Nejatullahi Ave., Central Building Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran Tel: +9821-82234000 Fax: +9821-82234008 Email: minister@msrt.ir; cisc@msrt.ir URL: www.msrt.ir	Dr. Alireza ALLAHYARI General Director for International Cooperation and Khwarizmi Awards Iranian Research Organization for Science & Technology (IROST) Sh. Ehsani Rad St., Enqelab St., Parsa Sq., Ahmadabad Mostoufi Rd., Azadegan Highway, P. O. Box 33535-111, Tehran 33131-93685 Islamic Republic of Iran. Tel.: (+98-21) 56276345 Mobile : (+98-912)4590061 Fax: (+98-21) 56276345 Email: int@irost.ir; allahyari@irost.ir URL: http://en.irost.org
Jamaica	Hon. Daryl Vaz Minister Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology PCJ Building, 36 Trafalgar Road Kingston 10 Jamaica, West Indies.Tel.: (+876) 929-8990-9 Fax: (+876)960-1623 Email: dvaz@mset.gov.jm URL: www.mset.gov.jm	Mrs. Carol Palmer, CD, JP Permanent Secretary Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology PCJ Building, 36 Trafalgar Road, Kingston 10 Jamaica, West Indies
Jordan	Hon. Dr. Dia-Eddin Arafah Secretary General Higher Council for Science and Technology (HCST) P.O.Box: 36 Jubeiha Amman 11941, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.Tel.: (+962-6) 5335282 Fax: (+962-6) 5340589 Email: dia.arafah@hcst.gov.jo URL: www.hcst.gov.jo	Engr. Rasha Smadi Acting Director International Cooperation Department Higher Council for Science & Technology (HCST) P.O.Box: 36 Jubeiha Amman 11941, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Tel: (+962-6) 53 35 283/ 53 40 401 Ext:238 Fax: (+962-6) 534 0589 Email: Rasha.Smadi@hcst.gov.jo URL: www.hcst.gov.jo
Kazakhstan	H.E. Mr. Askhat Aymagambetov Ministry of Education and Science 010000, Astana, 8, Mangylyk El str., Nur-Sultan, Republic of Kazakhstan Tel.: (+7-7172) 742428, 742425, 742428, 742416 Fax: (+7-7172) 742416 Email: press@edu.gov.kz URL: www.edu.gov.kz	Mr. Tlekkabul Ramazanov Vice-Rector for Research & Innovations Al-Farabi Kazakh National University 050040, 71, al-Farabi Ave., Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan Tel: (+7-727) 377 33 33 ext. 1122, +7 727 377 31 89 Fax: +7 727 377 31 89 URL: www.kaznu.kz/en
Korea (DPR)	Mr. Jang Chol President State Academy of Sciences Kwahak-1 Dong, Unjong District Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Morocco	H. E. Professor Saaid Amzazi Minister of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research Rue Idrissi Al Akbar, Hassan, B.P: 4500 Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco. Tel.: (+212-537) 771822/23/25 Fax: (+212-537) 687255 Email: contact@men.gov.ma URL: www.men.gov.ma	Dr. Anass Bennani Chef de Cabinet du Ministre de l’ Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche Scientifique et de la Formation des Cadres Rue Idrissi Al Akbar, Hassan, B.P: 4500 Rabat Kingdom of Morocco. Tel : (+212-537) 217539 / (+212-661) 515899 Fax : (+212-537) 217538 Email: anassbennani@gmail.com; a.bennani@enssup.gov.ma URL: www.enssup.gov.ma
Nigeria	Hon. Dr Ogbonnaya Onu Minister Federal Ministry of Science & Technology Federal Secretariat Complex Phase ll (Buliet Building), Blocks D & E, P. M. B 331, Garki Post Office ShehuShagari Way, Central Business Area, Abuja Federal Republic of Nigeria Tel.: (+234-803) 6182224 Email: URL: www.scienceandtech.gov.ng	Pharm. Abayomi Oguntunde Director Bioresources Technology Research & Development Department of Bioresources Development Federal Ministry of Science & Technology Federal Secretariat Complex Phase ll (Buliet Building), Block E, Shehu Shagari Way, Abuja Federal Republic of Nigeria Email: yomi_za@yahoo.com URL: www.scienceandtech.gov.ng
Pakistan	Ms. Humaira Ahmed (Chairperson) Federal Secretary Ministry of Science and Technology Government of Pakistan Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad, Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Tel.: (+92-51) 9203416 Fax: (+92-51) 9205376 Email: secretary@most.gov.pk URL: www.most.gov.pk	Mr. Zain-ul-Abadin Joint Scientific Adviser (IL) Ministry of Science and Technology Government of Pakistan Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad, Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Tel.: (+92-51) 9202225 Fax: (+92-51) 9204711
Palestine	H.E. Prof. Mahmoud Abu Mowais Minister Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Headquarters – Ramallah – Masyoun – Near the Water Authority The State of Palestine Tel: (+970) 22983200 Fax: (+970) 22983222 Email: moe.office.p@gmail.com URL: www.moehe.gov.ps	Dr. Ahmad Othman Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Ramallah / Al-Masyoun – near the Water Authority, The State of Palestine
Philippines	Hon. Fortunato T. De La Peña Secretary Department of Science and Technology (DOST) DOST Building, Gen. Santos Avenue Bicutan, Taguig City Metro Manila 1631 Republic of the Philippines. Tel.: (+63-2) 8372939 Fax: (+63-2) 8372937 Email: ftdelapena@dost.gov.ph URL: www.dost.gov.ph	Dr. Leah J. Buendia Assistant Secretary for International Cooperation 2nd Floor, DOST Main Building, DOST Complex General Santos Avenue, Bicutan Taguig City, Philippines. Tel: (+63-2) 837 7494 Fax: (+63-2) 837 2071 local 2530 Email: cmyorobe@dost.gov.ph; dostousecsts@gmail.com URL: www.dost.gov.ph
Senegal	Hon. Dr. Cheikh Oumar Anne Minister Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur, des Universités, des Centres Universitaires Régionaux et de la Recheche Scientifique Building Administratif, 5ème Etage – Aile droite BP 36005, Dakar, Republic of Senegal. Tel: (221-33) 889 81 31 Fax: (221-33) 822 45 63 Tel.: (+221-33) 8497552 Fax: (+221-33) 8224563 URL: www.mesr.gouv.sn	Prof. Amadou Gallo Diop Director General (Research and Innovation) Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur, des Universités, des Centres Univrsitaires et de la Recherche Scientifique Building Administratif – 5ème Etage – BP: 36005 – Dakar – Republic of Senegal Tel.: (+221-33) 849 7143 /33 849 7552 Fax: (+221-33) 33 822 45 63 Email : URL: www.recherche.gouv.sn
Somalia	Hon Eng. Abdullahi Abukar Haji Minister Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education Government of Somalia P.O. Box 1182 Mogadishu Federal Republic of Somalia Tel: (+252 1) 653919 Fax: (+252 8) 73150162
Sri Lanka	Hon. Prof. G.L. Peiris Minister Ministry of Education Isurupaya, Battaramulla – Pannipitiya Rd, Battaramulla 10120 Colombo 07 Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.	Prof. K. Kapila C. K. Perera Secretary Ministry of Education 3rd Floor, Sethsiripaya Stage I, Battaramulla Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Tel: (+94) 112 879 410 Fax: (+94) 112 879 412 Email: info@mostr.gov.lk URL: www.mostr.gov.lk
Sudan	H. E. Dr. Intisar Sigheiroun Alezein Minister Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Government of Sudan Khartoum, Sudan Email: info@mohe.gov.sd	Dr. Mohammed Mahgoub Hassan Specialist Bio-pesticides, NRRI, National Centre for Research, P.O. Box.: 2404, Khartoum, Republic of the Sudan Tel: +249-122255050, Fax: +249183770701, Email: mohkadis@yahoo.com
Syria	Prof. Dr. Bassam Ibrahim Minister Ministry of Higher Education Mezzeh Gamarik Square, P.O. Box 9251 Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic. Tel:(+963-11) 213 3120, 2129907 Fax: : (+963-11) 2127550 Email: minister@moh.gov.sy URL: www.mohe.gov.sy	Prof. Dr. Khalil Ajami President of Syrian Virtual University Ministry of Higher Education building Mezzeh Gamarik Square, Palestine Street, P.O.Box: 35329 Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic Tel.: (+963-11) 21499530, 21499531, Cell: (+963-933) 575859, (963-930) 313131 Fax: (+963-11) 21499534 E-mail: khajami@svuonline.org , svu_president@svuonline.org URL: www.svuonline.org
Tanzania	Hon. Prof. Joyce Ndalichako Minister Minister of Education, Science & Technology Block 10 College of Business Studies and Law University of Dodoma P.O.Box 10 Dodoma, TanzaniaPhone: +255 26 296 3533 Email: info@moe.go.tz URL: www.moe.go.tz	Dr. Amos Muhunda Nungu Acting Director General Tanzanian Commission for Science & Technology (COSTECH) Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road, P.O. Box 4302, Bagamoyo Road, Dar es Salaam, The United Republic of Tanzania. Email: anungu@costech.or.tz URL: www.costech.or.tz
Tunisia	H.E. Prof. Olfa Benouda Sioud Minister Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Avenue Ouled Haffouz – 1030 Tunis Republic of Tunisia. Tel.: (+216-71) 786300 Fax: (+216-71) 801701 URL: www.mes.tn	Prof. Samia Charfi Director General – Scientific Research Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Republic of Tunisia
Turkey	Prof. Dr. Hasan Mandal President The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), Ankara, Republic of Turkey E-mail: hmandal@tubitak.gov.tr URL: www.tubitak.gov.tr/en	Dr. Orkun Hasekioglu The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), Ankara, Republic of Turkey E-mail: orkun.hasekioglu@tubitak.gov.tr URL: www.tubitak.gov.tr/en
Uganda	Dr. Martin Ongol Executive Secretary (Acting) Uganda National Council for Science & Technology Plot 6, Kimera Road, Ntinda P.O. Box 6884 Kampala, Republic of Uganda.Tel.: (+256-414) 705500/ (+256 312) 314800 Fax: (+256-414) 234579 Email: info@uncst.go.ug URL: www.uncst.go.ug	Mr. Ismail Barugahara Head Science, Technology and Policy Coordination Division Uganda National Council for Science and Technology Plot 3/5/7 Nasser Road P.O. Box 6884, Kampala Republic of Uganda.Tel.: (+256-414) 705500 / 250499 Fax: (+256-414) 234579 Email: info@uncst.go.ug URL: uncst.go.ug
Yemen	Hon. Prof Dr. Khalid Ahmed Alwosabi Minister Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Sana’a, Republic of Yemen
Zimbabwe	Hon. Prof Amon Murwira Minister Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development 17th Floor, Livingstone House, 48 Samora Machel Ave, Harare, Republic of Zimbabwe Tel.: (+263-4) 794101; 794117; 794129 Fax: (+263-4) 794175; 734986 URL: www.mhtestd.gov.zw	Professor Mqhele E. Dlodlo Vice Chancellor National University of Science and Technology Cnr. Gwanda Road/Cecil Avenue P.O. Box AC 939 Ascot Bulawayo, Republic of Zimbabwe. Tel: +263-9-282842, ext. 2001 Fax: (+263-9) 286803 Email: vice-chancellor@nust.ac.zw URL: www.nust.ac.zw