The Organization of Islamic Cooperation Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) and the Russian Federation have agreed to expand collaboration in higher education, scientific research, emerging technologies, and joint academic initiatives.

This came during the First Working Group meeting between OIC-COMSTECH and the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education in Kazan, Russia.

The meeting discussed various matters with a focus on academic mobility, capacity-building programs, and climate cooperation including carbon supersite projects, joint scientific programs and research infrastructure.

Speaking on the occasion, Coordinator General of OIC-COMSTECH, Professor Dr Muhammad Iqbal Chaudhary highlighted Russia's role as an important observer member of OIC-COMSTECH.

He stressed the significance of scientific diplomacy and collaborative research to address global challenges.

Russian Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education, Airat Gatiyatov welcomed Russia's growing engagement with OIC-COMSTECH.

He emphasized the potential of joint initiatives in education, research, innovation, and academic exchanges.

Both sides also pledged to strengthen long-term cooperation through scientific exchanges, collaborative research initiatives, and institutional partnerships.