Today, October 27 a meeting was held at the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan between the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Academician Khushvakhtzoda Qobiljon Khushvakht, and Xu Husheng, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Science and Technology of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China.

During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to strengthening scientific and research cooperation, expanding bilateral relations in science and technology, implementing joint scientific projects, exchanging experience among scientists and researchers, and utilizing modern scientific and innovative achievements.

During the conversation, the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Academician Khushvakhtzoda Qobiljon Khushvakht, highlighted the high level of friendly relations and strategic partnership between the Republic of Tajikistan and the People's Republic of China, emphasizing that scientific and technical cooperation is one of the important areas in the development of bilateral relations.

It was noted that, thanks to the wise and far-sighted policies of the leaders of the two countries, particularly the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, and President of the People's Republic of China, His Excellency Xi Jinping, friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation between Tajikistan and China have entered a new stage of development, creating favorable conditions for expanding scientific, technological, and innovative ties.

For his part, Xu Husheng, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Science and Technology of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China, shared his views on opportunities for developing scientific and technological cooperation and the experience of scientific institutions and innovation centers in the region, emphasizing the importance of strengthening direct ties between the scientific institutions of both sides.

During the meeting, the parties focused on issues related to conducting joint research in the fields of energy, geology, seismology, environmental protection, natural resource studies, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence. They also discussed opportunities for organizing joint scientific forums and conferences, study visits by scientists and researchers, exchanges of experience among specialists, and the involvement of young researchers in international scientific programs.

It was emphasized that expanding cooperation between the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan and the scientific research institutions of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region could contribute to the development of scientific research, the effective utilization of technological capabilities, the strengthening of scientific potential, and the application of research results in production.

Particular attention during the meeting was paid to expanding scientific and research cooperation between the Central Asian Research Center for Ecology and Environment (Dushanbe) of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan and the Department of Science and Technology of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China. The parties discussed strengthening scientific ties, conducting joint research in environmental protection, studying climate change, monitoring environmental conditions, ensuring the rational use of natural resources, and introducing modern technologies.

During the meeting, the parties reached an agreement on the construction and commissioning of a new modern laboratory at the Central Asian Research Center for Ecology and Environment (Dushanbe) of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan. It was emphasized that the establishment of this laboratory is of great importance for strengthening the material and technical infrastructure of the Center, creating favorable conditions for conducting scientific research in ecology and environmental protection, carrying out modern laboratory examinations and analyses, and improving the level and quality of scientific research activities.

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