H.E. Dr. Mohamed Ould Amar, Director-General of ALECSO, held talks on October 12, 2026, with Prof. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, Coordinator General of the OIC Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH), at COMSTECH headquarters in Islamabad. Discussions focused on ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and develop partnerships in education, culture, scientific research, digital transformation, and capacity-building.
The visit, which took place from October 12 to 14, 2026, was made at the official invitation of the COMSTECH Coordinator-General, as part of implementing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Executive Programme concluded between the two organizations. It aimed to explore new avenues for cooperation and pave the way for launching joint programmes and initiatives in 2027 and 2028.
The COMSTECH Coordinator-General welcomed the ALECSO Director-General and his accompanying delegation, underscoring the importance of strengthening cooperation between the two institutions. He commended ALECSO’s role and efforts in serving Arab countries and promoting joint Arab action within its areas of expertise.
For his part, the ALECSO Director-General expressed his gratitude to the COMSTECH Coordinator-General for the kind invitation and warm reception, reaffirming ALECSO’s readiness to strengthen institutional cooperation and develop practical joint initiatives. He also took the opportunity to present the Organization’s mandate, key achievements, and forward-looking vision beyond 2028.
Discussions covered several proposed areas of cooperation, including the launch of scientific scholarship and fellowship programmes, the promotion of university partnerships and twinning arrangements, the expansion of academic exchange opportunities, and the implementation of training programmes for academics and young researchers. These initiatives aim to strengthen networks among universities and research institutions in Arab countries and Pakistan, facilitate the exchange of expertise, and advance scientific research.
Both parties emphasized the importance of translating their mutual understandings into actionable programmes that strengthen academic and research partnerships and expand opportunities for students, researchers, and faculty members. These efforts are intended to support sustainable development and enhance the presence of Arab and Pakistani institutions in science and technology.
