President and Executive Director of ECOSF called upon the Ambassador of Tajikistan to Pakistan
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A delegation of ECOSF comprised of Prof. Seyed Komail Tayebi, President, Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Memon, Executive Director and Mr. Ghulam Abbas Rahar, Manager (Administration) visited the Embassy of Tajikistan in Islamabad and called upon the Ambassador H.E. Mr. SHARIFZODA Yusuf Toir on December 30, 2024. Deputy Head of Tajik Mission Mr. Saidjon was also present in the Meeting.
The Ambassador warmly welcomed the delegation and provided an overview of Tajikistan’s relations with ECO member countries, particularly with Pakistan and Iran. He emphasized the historical significance of the Khurasan region, highlighted Tajikistan's economic landscape, and elaborated on the country’s strong bilateral and multilateral ties with ECO nations across various sectors.
Prof. Tayebi expressed gratitude for the Ambassador’s warm reception and insightful briefing on Tajikistan's history and regional dynamics. He introduced ECOSF, mentioning that it began its formal operations in June 2013 and has since promoted activities in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) to drive economic growth across the region. Prof. Tayebi also discussed the Foundation’s partnerships with regional and global organizations, which foster collaboration among the ECO scientific community.
President ECOSF announced an upcoming international conference on Science, Technology, and Innovation scheduled for April 2025, where the ministers responsible for science and technology from ECO nations will be invited. He hoped that Tajikistan’s Minister for Higher Education and Science would attend and sought the Embassy’s assistance in facilitating their participation.
Prof. Tayebi further highlighted ECOSF’s collaboration with Chinese institutions under the Belt and Road International Science Education Consortium (BRISEC) and its partnership with the Children and Youth Science Center of the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST). He shared the success of the 8th Teenager Maker Camp and Teacher Workshop held in 2024, where over 90 students and teachers from ECO countries, including six students and two teachers from Tajikistan, participated.
Dr. Memon. ECOSF Executive Director, underscored the Foundation's vital role in supporting the ECO region’s scientific community by fostering bilateral and multilateral STI collaborations. Despite funding challenges due to delays in mandatory contributions by member countries, ECOSF continues to support scientific initiatives and invites ECO scientists to participate in its programs. He requested the Ambassador’s support in ensuring timely contributions from Tajikistan to sustain the Foundation’s operations effectively.
The Ambassador acknowledged ECOSF's significant contributions to advancing STI in the ECO region and pledged his support to expedite Tajikistan's budgetary contributions. He proposed a meeting of all ECO Ambassadors in Islamabad to devise a collective strategy for supporting ECOSF—a suggestion welcomed by Prof. Tayebi. The Ambassador also recommended an ECOSF delegation visit to Tajikistan to discuss budgetary contributions with the Tajikistan government, and the relevant institutions to explore further collaboration opportunities.
In closing, Prof. Tayebi thanked the Ambassador for the productive discussion and invited him to visit the ECOSF offices, a gesture the Ambassador graciously accepted.