Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), met with Ms. Kendirbaeva Dogdurkul, Minister of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, to explore ways to enhance cooperation in science, technology, innovation, knowledge dissemination, and the organization of international scientific conferences.

The meeting, held on Thursday, 18 June 2026, on the sidelines of the 40th session of the Issyk-Kul International Forum in Bishkek, included discussions on several proposed joint programs and projects, notably the launch of a youth capacity-building program in technology and innovation, the establishment of a digital library, and the organization of an international science conference.

During the meeting, Dr. AlMalik reviewed ICESCO’s vision and its Strategic Plan 2026–2029, which aims to achieve major objectives, including supporting education systems in Member States and accelerating their integration into global economies, with a focus on knowledge production, innovation, strategic foresight, and environmental protection. The Plan also seeks to contribute to social development, empower youth and women, and support cultural development across the Islamic world while safeguarding heritage and promoting cultural diversity and civilizational dialogue.

Dr. AlMalik emphasized that ICESCO attaches great importance to creativity and innovation and is committed to building youth capacities in these fields. He highlighted ICESCO’s program to train youth on how to establish and develop small technology and innovation enterprises, which aims to support 150 startups across Member States.
For her part, the minister expressed her commitment to building productive cooperation with ICESCO, noting that she closely follows the Organization’s leading role in its fields of expertise across the Islamic world.