Baghdad Iraq participated in the second Islamic Summit for Science and Technology, which is organized by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and whose current session is chaired by the United Arab Emirates, with the participation of heads of state and government, relevant ministers and representatives of international organizations.

The representative of Iraq, Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, Science and Technology, Nabil Kadhim Abdel-Saheb, said at the summit held under the slogan (Science, Technology and Innovation: Opening New Horizons) in his speech via internet that “the speed with which technology is advancing and the widening of the digital divide requires everyone to adopt new methods and styles in the field of developments of education, a review of priorities, and a drafting line for arranging, formulating and amending policies responsible for supporting research and development, stimulating meaningful scientific publishing, and providing an appropriate environment for innovation and patent registration.

According to a statement by the Ministry of Higher Education, the minister affirmed Iraq’s commitment to the principles and objectives stipulated in the charter of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and its program for science, technology and innovation, which extends until 2026, in a way that contributes to developing sustainable development and achieving a sustainable knowledge economy through scientific investments, modernizing educational curricula, incubating and sponsoring young people and motivating their potentials towards innovation.

He added that “the Republic of Iraq, with its important scientific capabilities, is 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 to bridge the scientific relationship and enhance the space of partnership with scientific and technological institutions.”

At the conclusion of the conference, the representatives of the countries voted on the joint statement of the summit, which affirmed that all necessary measures were taken to create and activate an environment conducive to achieving progress in the field of science, technology and innovation in the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency