Amman, April 27 (Petra) -- Higher Council for Science and Technology Secretary-General, Mashhoor Refai, on Monday discussed with Pakistan’s Ambassador to Jordan, Khurram Sarfraz Khan, ways to expand cooperation in science, technology, innovation and research.
In a statement, Refai said the talks underscored the strong ties between the two countries and the council’s commitment to broadening partnerships with counterpart institutions in Pakistan, exchanging best practices and benefiting from expertise in managing innovation systems.
He said the next phase offers qualitative opportunities to build practical partnerships through joint research projects in biotechnology, renewable energy, information technology and healthcare, contributing to addressing shared challenges and boosting knowledge production.
Refai highlighted the importance of implementing advanced capacity-building programs, including student and researcher exchanges, visiting scholar programs and specialized training in research methodologies and academic writing.
He stressed the need to develop effective mechanisms for technology transfer and commercialization of research outputs through licensing agreements, business incubators and joint projects with the industrial sector, turning innovation into tangible economic value.
For his part, Khan pointed to broad opportunities for cooperation through Pakistani institutions aligned with the council’s objectives, particularly in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, and in strengthening linkages between academia, research centers and industry.
He said Pakistan is keen to build practical partnerships based on activating joint research projects, exchanging researchers and expertise, and expanding cooperation in technology transfer and business incubators to accelerate the conversion of innovation into economic applications.
//Petra// NQ
