The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and Rovira i Virgili University in Tarragona, Spain held a meeting to explore prospects of cooperation in the fields of scientific research, technology, and innovation.

Dr. Muhammad Sharif, Adviser at the Sector of Science and Technology, and Dr. Foued El-Ayni, Expert at the Sector, represented ICESCO in the meeting, held via videoconference Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Mr. John Style, Vice President for Internationalization; Prof. Josep Ribalta Vives, Vice-Rector for Postgraduate and Doctoral Training School; Marina Casals Sala, Director of International Relations; and Dr. Carmen Claver, Professor at the University, all represented the University.

During the meeting, the two parties discussed cooperation to grant scholarships to students from the Islamic world, hold joint workshops and conferences in the modern fields of science and technology, and exchange expertise in the area of scientific research.

ICESCO representatives also extended the invitation to the University officials to take part in the International Symposium on Space Technology that the Organization will hold in cooperation with the American Space Foundation. The Symposium is expected to see high-caliber participation including space agencies, astronauts and specialists in space science and technology.

At the close of the meeting, the two parties agreed to coordinate to build fruitful cooperation between ICESCO and the University.