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

COMSATS Explores Avenues of Cooperation with Denmark

COMSATS Explores Avenues of Cooperation with Denmark

The Executive Director COMSATS, Dr. S. M. Junaid Zaidi, accompanied by COMSATS’ officials, called upon H.E. Mr. Rolf Michael Hay Pereira Homboe, Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan, on 25th September 2019. During the meeting, the Honourable Ambassador was acquainted with COMSATS’ programmes and activities that are crucial for meeting the various aspects of sustainable development. …

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Diplomats of Member States briefed about COMSATS’ forthcoming General Meeting and Accra Forum on S&T for Sustainable Development

Diplomats of Member States briefed about COMSATS’ forthcoming General Meeting and Accra Forum on S&T for Sustainable Development

A hi-tea was arranged in honor of the Ambassadors/High Commissioners and other members of the diplomatic community of COMSATS’ member countries on 20th September 2019, in Islamabad. The objective of the graceful gathering was to brief them about the forthcoming high-profile events of COMSATS to be held in Ghana in October 2019. The gathering comprised …

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Consultative Meeting on COMSATS’ Forthcoming Accra Forum on S&T for Sustainable Development Held at Secretariat

Consultative Meeting on COMSATS’ Forthcoming Accra Forum on S&T for Sustainable Development Held at Secretariat

A consultative meeting on COMSATS’ upcoming “Accra Forum on S&T for Sustainable Development” and fourth General Meeting of the Commission, was arranged at the Secretariat of the Organization. The aim was to engage experts and scientists from academia, higher education and IT sector to share their experiences, views and thoughts to help rationalize plan of …

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COMSATS’ Network Expands Linkages to North

COMSATS’ Network Expands Linkages to North

COMSATS’ Centre of Excellence in Pakistan, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), has entered into an Agreement with the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Italy, on 17th September 2019. The MoU was signed by Prof. Dr. Raheel Qamar, Rector of CUI, and Dr. Fernando Quevedo, Director of ICTP. Under the aegis of this MoU, first International …

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Collaboration Strengthened Between ICCBS-Pakistan and TIB-China

Collaboration Strengthened Between ICCBS-Pakistan and TIB-China

Prof. Jibin Sun, Deputy Director General of COMSATS’ Centre of Excellence in China, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology (TIB), China, visited one of the two COMSATS’ Centres of Excellence in Pakistan, the International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), Karachi, from 13th to 14th September 2019. Accompanied by Mr. Farhan Ansari (Senior Assistant Director, …

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TIB-China Strengthens Cooperation with COMSATS

TIB-China Strengthens Cooperation with COMSATS

Prof. Jibin Sun, Deputy Director General of COMSATS Centre of Excellence in China, i.e., Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology (TIB), visited Pakistan, from 11th – 15th September 2019. During his visit, Prof. Sun held detailed meetings with a view to cultivate and foster cooperation with TIB’s counterparts in Pakistan for the benefit of COMSATS’ Network …

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COMSATS Explores Cooperation Avenues with the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

COMSATS Explores Cooperation Avenues with the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

A ten-member Ethiopian delegation led by H.E. Dr. Markos Tekele, State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Government of Ethiopia, visited COMSATS Secretariat on 11th September 2019, with a view to institute bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual benefit. During the meeting, the delegates held discussions with officials from COMSATS and representatives of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, …

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Meeting with the President of Ghana on 4th General Meeting of COMSATS

Meeting with the President of Ghana on 4th General Meeting of COMSATS

On 3rd September 2019, COMSATS’ officials called on the President of Ghana, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (the incumbent Chairperson of COMSATS). The meeting with the President was held in the presence of senior officials of the Presidency of Ghana; Ghanaian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI); and Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and …

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