China, COMSTECH Discuss New Science and Technology Partnerships for OIC Countries

China and COMSTECH consider new laboratories, training exchanges and research partnerships for scientists across the Islamic world

China, COMSTECH Discuss New Science and Technology Partnerships for OIC Countries


China and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s science and technology body, COMSTECH, have discussed expanding collaboration in science, technology and health to benefit member states of the Islamic world during a meeting held in Islamabad.

According to a report by Gwadar Pro, COMSTECH Coordinator General Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary met Xu Hangtian, Minister-Counsellor at the Embassy of China in Pakistan, to review existing joint initiatives and explore new opportunities for collaboration.

During the meeting, both sides assessed ongoing partnerships with Chinese academic and research institutions. These include the COMSTECH-HUCM training programmes as well as a 19-day certificate course on applied biomedical artificial intelligence conducted in collaboration with Ningbo University. The course has provided advanced learning opportunities for researchers from several OIC member countries, helping to strengthen capacity in emerging scientific fields.

Officials also discussed plans for further institutional cooperation. Among the proposals reviewed was the establishment of a COMSTECH-Zhejiang joint laboratory, which would support collaborative research and technological innovation. The two sides additionally explored the possibility of opening an OIC-COMSTECH office in Beijing to facilitate stronger engagement with Chinese universities, research centres and scientific organisations.

Expanding training opportunities for researchers was another key area of discussion. COMSTECH and Chinese counterparts are considering additional partnerships with leading academic institutions, including Xinjiang Medical University, to offer specialised training and academic exchanges for scientists from OIC member states.

The meeting also highlighted plans for an upcoming visit by a 27-member Chinese delegation scheduled for April. The delegation is expected to further explore areas of cooperation and strengthen ties between Chinese institutions and the scientific community across OIC countries.