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MEMBERS AND LIAISON OFFICERS OF THE CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE
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 Building No. 6, 9th Floor 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 | Mr. Ziaul Hasan 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. Yin Hejun Minister and Secretary of CPC Leading Group Ministry of Science and Technology 15B, Fu Xing Rd, Beijing 100862, People’s Republic of China. Tel.: (+86-10) 58881800; 58881320 Fax: (+86-10) 58881304 URL: www.most.gov.cn | Ms. Li Pei Head of Division Department of International Cooperation Ministry of Science and Technology 15B, Fu Xing Rd Beijing 100862 People’s Republic of China Tel.: (+86-10) 5888 1320 Fax: (+86-10) 5888 1304 Email: lipei@most.cn URL: www.cistc.gov.cn |
Colombia | Dr. Yesenia Olaya Requene 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. 5201; Fax: (+57-1) 6251788 Email: URL: minciencias.gov.co | H.E. Dr. Sergio Cristancho 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 Tel: (+57-1) 6258480 ext. 2109; Email: sergio.cristancho@udea.edu.co URL: minciencias.gov.co |
Egypt | Prof. Dr. Gina El-Feky Acting President Academy of Scientific Research and Technology 101 El-Kasr El-Aini St Cairo Arab Republic of Egypt. Tel.: (+20-2) 27921272; 27921274 Fax: (+20-2) 27921270 Email: ginaselfeky@gmail.com; gelfeky@hotmail.com URL: www.asrt.sci.eg | Dr. Menna-t-allah M. El-Kotamy International Cooperation Coordinator Academy of Scientific Research and Technology 101 El-Kasr El-Aini St. PO: 11516 Cairo, Egypt Tel: (+20-2) 27921272; 27921274 Fax: (+20-2) 27921270 Email: menna_morsy_86@windowslive.com URL: www.asrt.sci.eg |
Gambia | H.E. Prof. Pierre Gomez 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 Email: info@moherst.gov.gm URL: www.moherst.gov.gm | Dr. Yusupha Touray 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 Email: ps@moherst.org URL: www.moherst.gov.gm |
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) 662626 Fax: (+233-302) 688913 Email: Kwaku.Afriyie@Mesti.gov.gh URL: www.mesti.gov.gh | Mr. Patrick Nomo 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: Patrick.Nomo@mesti.gov.gh |
Iran | H. E. Prof. Mohammad Ali Zolfigol Minister Ministry of Science, Research and Technology Hormozan and Southern Piroozan Crossroads, Khovardin St., Sana’t Square Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran Tel: (+98-21) 82234000 Fax: (+98-21) 82234008 Email: minister@msrt.ir; cisc@msrt.ir URL: www.msrt.ir | Dr. Anvar Shalmashi General Director International Scientific Cooperation and Khwarizmi Awards Iranian Research Organization for Science & Technology (IROST) No. 71, Sh. Mousavi St., Enghelab Ave. P.O. Box 15815-3538 Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran, Tel.: (+98-21) 56276345 Fax: (+98-21) 56276345 Email: shalmashi@irost.org URL: http://en.irost.org |
Jamaica | Hon. Daryl Vaz Minister Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport 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 | Prof. Mashhoor Al-Refai Secretary General Higher Council for Science and Technology (HCST) P.O.Box: 36 Jubeiha Amman 11941, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Tel.: (+962-6) 5335286 Fax: (+962-6) 5340589 Email: m.refai@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. Sayasat Nurbek Minister Ministry of Science and Higher Education 8, Mangylyk El str. 010000, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan | Prof. Dr. Zhamila Aitzhanova Vice Rector for Science and Innovation 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 Email: zhamila.aitzhanova@kaznu.edu.kz URL: www.kaznu.kz/en |
Korea (DPR)  | Hon. Mr. Jang Chol President State Academy of Sciences Kwahak-1 Dong, Unjong District Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea | |
Morocco | H.E. Prof. Abdellatif Miraoui Minister Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation Rue Idrissi Al Akbar, Hassan, B.P: 4500 Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco. Tel.: (+212-537) 771822/23/25 Fax: (+212-537) 687255 Email: contact@enssup.gov.ma; Abdellatif@miraoui.com URL: www.enssup.gov.ma | Ms. Sanaa Zebakh Director of Cooperation and Partnership Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation Rue Idrissi Al Akbar, Hassan, B.P: 4500 Rabat Kingdom of Morocco. Tel : (+212-537) 217539, 515899 Fax : (+212-537) 217538 Email: sanaa.zebakh@yahoo.com URL: www.enssup.gov.ma |
Nigeria | Hon. Chief Uche Godfrey Nnaji Minister Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation 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: uche.nnaji@scienceandtech.gov.ng URL: www.scienceandtech.gov.ng | Mr. James Sule Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Science & Technology Federal Secretariat Complex Phase ll, (Buliet Building), Blocks D & E, P. M. B 331, Garki Post Office Shehu Shagari Way, Central Business Area, Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria Tel.: (+234-809) 2444487 Email: james.sule@scienceandtech.gov.ng URL: www.scienceandtech.gov.ng |
Pakistan | Mr. Sajid Baloch (Chairperson) Secretary Ministry of Science and Technology Government of Pakistan Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad, Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Tel.: (+92-51) 9202790 / 9208026 Fax: (+92-51) 9204541 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 Email: dsa.ilmost@gmail.com URL: www.most.gov.pk |
Palestine | H.E. Dr. Mahmoud Abu Mowais Minister Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Ramallah / Al-Masyoun – near the Water Authority The State of Palestine Tel: (+970) 2298 2600 Fax: (+970) 2295 4518 Email: mahmoud.abumouis@aaup.edu URL: www.moehe.gov.ps | Dr. Shaher Zyoud Director Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Ramallah / Al-Masyoun – near the Water Authority, The State of Palestine Tel: (+970) 2298 2600 Email: Shaher.zyoud@mohe.pna.ps URL: www.moehe.gov.ps |
Philippines | Hon. Dr. Renato U. Solidum, Jr Secretary Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 2nd Floor, Heritage Building, DOST Building, Gen. Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City, Metro Manila 1631 Republic of the Philippines. Tel.: (+63-2) 88372071 to 82, 88372939 Fax: (+63-2) 88372937 Email: osec@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 El Hadji Abdourahmane DIOUF Minister Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation Building Administratif, 5ème Etage, Aile droite BP 36005, Dakar, Republic of Senegal. Tel: (221-33) 8423592; 8423592 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 | H.E. Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir 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 Email: minister@moe.gov.so URL: https://moe.gov.so | Mr. Mohamed Abbi Hassan Director General Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education Government of Somalia, P.O. Box 1182, Mogadishu Federal Republic of Somalia Tel: (+252-1) 653919 Email: dg@moe.gov.so |
Sri Lanka | H.E. Dr. Ramesh Pathirana Minister Ministry of Industries No. 73/1, Galle Road Colombo 03 Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Tel: (+94) 12392149; 1122392150 Email: info@industry.gov.ik URL: industry.gov.ik | Mrs. J. M. Thilaka Jayasundara Secretary Ministry of Industries No. 73/1, Galle Road Colombo 03 Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Tel: (+94) 11-2436123 / 2436124 Tel: (+94) 11-2449402 Email: sec.indus73@gmail.com URL: industry.gov.ik |
Sudan | H.E. Prof. Mohammed Hassan Dahib Minister Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Government of Sudan Khartoum, Republic of the Sudan Tel: (+249-18) 3744838 Email: mohe@mohe.gov.sd URL: www.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 | H.E. Prof. Dr. Bassam Bashir Ibrahim Minister Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research 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. Adolf Mkenda Minister Ministry of Education, Science & Technology Block 10 College of Business Studies and Law University of Dodoma Dodoma, United Republic of Tanzania Tel.: (+255-26) 2963533 Email: info@moe.go.tz URL: www.moe.go.tz | Dr. Amos Mhunda Nungu 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. Tel.: (+255-22) 2774023; 2771358 Email: dg@costech.or.tz URL: www.costech.or.tz |
Tunisia | H.E. Prof. Moncef Boukthir Minister Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Avenue Ouled Haffouz – 1030 Tunis, Republic of Tunisia. Tel.: (+216-71) 786300; 784747 Fax: (+216-71) 801701; 286050 Email: mes@mes.rnu.tn URL: www.mes.tn | Prof. Mourad bellasoued |
Türkiye | Prof. Dr. Orhan AYDIN President The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TUBITAK), Tunus Caddesi No:80, 06100 Kavaklıdere Ankara, Republic of Türkiye. Tel: (+90-312) 2981010 Fax: (+90-312) 4679582 Email: ozelkalem@tubitak.gov.tr URL: www.tubitak.gov.tr/en | Dr. Orkun Hasekioglu The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TUBITAK), Ankara, Republic of Türkiye 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 (UNCST) Plot 6, Kimera Road, Ntinda P.O. Box 6884 Kampala, Republic of Uganda. Tel.: (+256-414) 705500, 314800 Fax: (+256-414) 234579 Email: m.ongol@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 P.O. Box 11327, Aden – Mansoura Republic of Yemen Tel.: (+967-1) 1288912 Email: Aolwsabi2002@yahoo.com | Dr. Ali Aerjash Deputy Minister Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Sana’a, Republic of Yemen Tel.: (+967-773) 294000 |
Zimbabwe | Hon. Prof Amon Murwira Minister Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Government Composite Building, Block F and Block G, Cnr Samora Machel Avenue/ Simon Muzenda Street, 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 |