Iraq participated in the second Islamic summit for science and technology, which is held by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. The present session is chaired by the UAE with the participation of presidents of the countries and governments, competent ministers and representatives of international organizations
In his statement by video call, Iraq representative, the Minister of High Education, Scientific Research and Technology , Prof. Dr. Nabeel Kadhim Abdul-sahib, expressed in the conference held under the motto “science, technology and innovation; opening new horizons” that the speed which the technology and the widening digital divide progress requires by all concerned, inventing new ways and methods in education, calling for a review on priorities , developing a special project line in the order, formulation and amendment of the responsible policies of supporting areas of research and development , motivating targeted scientific publications, and providing a suitable environment for innovation and registration of patents
The Minister of Higher Education affirmed Iraq’s commitment to the principles and objectives stipulated in the Charter of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and its Science, Technology and Innovation Program, which extends until the year 2026, in a way that contributes to developing sustainable development and achieving a sustainable knowledge economy through scientific investing, modernizing educational curricula, as well as fostering the youth and stimulating their potential towards innovation
He added that the Republic of Iraq, with its important scientific capabilities, represented by its scientists and researchers in various disciplines, who are distributed in more than a hundred public and private universities and more than fifty-eight centers for advanced research, looking forward to bridging the scientific relationship and expanding partnership with scientific and technological institutions
He called for a comprehensive map for technology transfer among the member countries, cooperation with the General Secretariat and international partners, and the development of academic and research cooperation mechanisms between educational institutions through the exchange of faculty members and researchers, the provision of scholarships to students, and the organization of a ministerial-level forum for energy that cherishes the ways of cooperation of energy technology and renewable energy. As well as developing a digital map that fits the fourth industrial revolution and the smart systems
He concluded that the time has come for Islamic countries to work to absorb the rapid growth of knowledge, build an integrated system for scientific research, create centers for technology transfer and localization, build an electronic portal for research cooperation in various sciences and patents, benefit from the scientific energies of Islamic countries, facilitate the movement of researchers and their reception in research centers and universities, and establish a fund to finance research with high scientific returns
At the conclusion of the conference, the representatives of the countries voted on the joint statement of the summit, which emphasized taking all necessary measures to create and activate an environment helping to achieve progress in the fields of science, technology and innovation in the member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation
Department of Public Relations and Media
Ministry of higher education and scientific research
13June2021
