ISLAMABAD: Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General Hussain Ibrahim Taha visited the Secretariat of OIC’s Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technical Cooperation (COMSTACH) here on Friday.
The high-profile event was attended by OIC Assistant Secretary Generals, Ambassadors of OIC member countries, diplomats, vice chancellors, government officials, scientists and researchers from various OIC countries. It marked the announcement of transformative initiatives aimed at advancing science and technology in the OIC region.
In his address, Hussain Ibrahim Taha stressed the importance of cooperation among OIC member countries in key areas of science and technology to overcome the key challenges facing the Muslim Ummah. Together with the Federal Minister for Science and Technology and the Coordinator General of COMSTEC, Taha launched the COMSTEC Expert Service for technical cooperation.
This strategic initiative is designed to enhance technological self-reliance, promote sustainable development and reduce mental stress within OIC member countries. The program aims to mobilize experts from across the Muslim world to address challenges in healthcare, agriculture, energy and education, strengthening the spirit of cooperation and mutual progress among OIC countries.
The OIC Secretary-General also commended the COMSTEC Fellowships and Scholarships Program for Palestinian Nationals, praising its profound impact on empowering Palestinian youth through education and skills development. This initiative reflects OIC’s commitment to the upliftment of marginalized communities. Taha further highlighted the upcoming 16th Comstech General Assembly to be held in Islamabad during 2025 as an important platform to discuss the future of science and technology in the OIC region.
He also stressed the importance of the second ministerial meeting of the OIC-15 dialogue platform scheduled for this year and the emergency conference on education in Palestine, as important efforts to promote scientific and educational development.