Tajikistan-Pakistan Explore New Avenues for Academic and Scientific-Cooperation at ICASE-2026
Islamabad – 2 November 2026 (Adnan Hameed ) : The Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Yusuf Sharifzoda, participated in and addressed the opening ceremony of the 4th International Conference on Advanced STEAM Education (ICASE-2026), held at the University of Islamabad On 2 November 2026, under the theme “STEAM Education for a Future-Ready Society”.
In his address, the Ambassador highlighted the importance of developing science and education, advancing modern scientific knowledge, digital technologies and innovation in the context of rapid global transformations, says press note. He noted that artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology and renewable energy sources are increasingly exerting a profound impact on the economic and social development of countries, while also placing new demands on education systems.
It was emphasized that, under the leadership of the Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, Tajikistan attaches particular importance to the development of science and education, improving the quality of education, strengthening scientific capacity and training highly qualified specialists.
With regard to bilateral relations, the Ambassador noted that Tajikistan and Pakistan have already established a foundation for academic relations and cooperation between higher education institutions of the two countries. At the same time, he underlined the importance of further expanding and strengthening these ties, particularly through student and faculty exchange programmes, the implementation of joint scientific research projects, the organisation of academic conferences and the enhancement of direct institutional links between universities.
The Ambassador also expressed the readiness of the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan to facilitate the expansion of cooperation between higher education and scientific institutions of the two countries and to support joint initiatives in the fields of education, science, technology and innovation.
On the sidelines of the conference, the Ambassador familiarised himself with the activities of the University of Faisalabad, its academic and research facilities, as well as its institutional infrastructure.
The Ambassador also held a meeting with the university’s leadership, during which matters related to strengthening academic and scientific cooperation between higher education institutions of Tajikistan and the University of Faisalabad were discussed.
The sides exchanged views on opportunities for establishing direct inter-university relations, student and faculty exchanges, implementing joint academic programmes and research projects, as well as expanding cooperation in the fields of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, engineering and other priority areas.
