Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS)

Meetings with Ambassadors in Islamabad

Meetings with Ambassadors in Islamabad

The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to Pakistan, H.E. Khadija Mohamed Almakhzoumi along with Mr. Abdi Ibrahim Hassan, First Secretary at the Embassy of Somalia, visited COMSATS Secretariat, on 21st January 2020. In addition to following up on discussions held during the meeting held on 13th January 2020, the meeting aimed at working out …

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Prospects of Sino-Pak Agriculture Cooperation Highlighted at Roundtable Dialogue

Prospects of Sino-Pak Agriculture Cooperation Highlighted at Roundtable Dialogue

A roundtable dialogue on “Sino-Pak Agriculture Cooperation – Way Forward” was held at COMSATS Secretariat, on 20th January 2020. Jointly organized by COMSATS and the Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS), the forum highlighted the ongoing Sino-Pak Agriculture Cooperation during the second phase of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The dialogue was attended by …

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COMSATS-GTTN Distinguished Lecture on BRI

COMSATS-GTTN Distinguished Lecture on BRI

The first lecture under the joint Distinguished Guest Lecture Series of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South and Global Think Tank Network was held at COMSATS Secretariat, on 15th January 2020. Senior Advisor at Flint Global and a former Europe Minister of Portugal, Mr. Bruno Macaes delivered an informative …

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COMSATS Strengthens Cooperation with the Federal Republic of Somalia

COMSATS Strengthens Cooperation with the Federal Republic of Somalia

Dr. S.M. Junaid Zaidi, Executive Director COMSATS, met with the Ambassador of Federal Republic of Somalia to Pakistan, Her Excellency Khadija Mohamed Almakhzoumi, at the latter’s office in Islamabad, on 13th January 2020. During the meeting, the Ambassador was briefed about COMSATS’ programmes including scholarships and fellowships. The Ambassador was informed that in order to …

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Former Director General COLCIENCIAS Appointed Deputy Minister in Newly Established Colombian Ministry

Former Director General COLCIENCIAS Appointed Deputy Minister in Newly Established Colombian Ministry

H.E. Dr. Diego Fernando Hernandez Losada has been appointed as the first Deputy Minister for Knowledge, Innovation and Productivity in the newly established Colombian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MINCIENCIAS), formerly known as the Administrative Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (COLCIENCIAS), COMSATS’ focal point in Colombia. The Ministry, has been constituted through signing …

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COMSATS and UNDP Explored Avenues of Mutual Cooperation

COMSATS and UNDP Explored Avenues of Mutual Cooperation

A virtual meeting was held between COMSATS and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) officials on 8th January 2020, that was materialized as a result of Agency’s deep interest in COMSATS’ forthcoming General Meeting and Accra Forum on S&T for Sustainable Development to be held under the patronage of Hon. Nana Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana and …

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Lecture on Importance and Challenges to Universities held at COMSATS Secretariat

Lecture on Importance and Challenges to Universities held at COMSATS Secretariat

A lecture on “Ranking and Universities – Importance and Challenges” was jointly organized by COMSATS, the Inter University Consortium for the Promotion of Social Sciences Arts and Humanities (IUCPSS) and the International Center for Training and Development (ICTD) at COMSATS Secretariat, Islamabad, on 3rd January 2020. Delivered by Prof. Syed Sohail Hussain Naqvi (Rector of …

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