Islamabad, October 19, 2026: The OIC Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with several institutions of the Chinese Academy of Sciences to strengthen research, scientific cooperation and capacity-building in food security and nutrition across OIC member states.
Under the agreements, specialized training programmes will be organized for policymakers and researchers from member countries to enhance their expertise in food security and nutrition sciences.
The collaboration will also promote joint research initiatives, exchanges of experts, knowledge-sharing and institutional cooperation between the participating organizations.
The initiative aims to strengthen scientific capabilities across member states, improve access to advanced knowledge and expertise, and encourage collaborative efforts to address pressing challenges related to food security and nutrition.
The agreements mark a step towards deepening scientific cooperation between OIC member states and Chinese research institutions, with a focus on leveraging research, training and expertise to support sustainable development.
The partnership is expected to provide opportunities for researchers and policymakers to benefit from scientific advances and strengthen institutional capacity to address food security and nutrition challenges.
