Today, on November 13, a joint scientific seminar of scientists from the Republic of Tajikistan and the People's Republic of China was held in the hall of the Institute of Water Problems, Hydropower and Ecology of the Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan. The main purpose of the seminar was to present four newly published monographs, prepared jointly by Tajik and Chinese scientists.

At the seminar, the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Academician Khushvakhtzoda Qobiljon Khushvakht, spoke, noting that the publication of these four international collective monographs, prepared by Tajik scientists in collaboration with their colleagues from the People’s Republic of China, is of great importance for the "2025 International Year of Glacier Protection."

It was emphasized that this achievement is the result of many years of work by scientists, deep scientific thinking, and successful international collaboration, which strengthens the scientific standing of our country. The publication of each monograph represents a solid step in the advancement of science and knowledge. When such works are prepared in collaboration with foreign scientific institutions, their value extends beyond a single field or country. They symbolize shared understanding, trust, and common goals of scientists from neighboring countries, united by a common desire to contribute to human progress.

It was noted that the four monographs presented today cover various fields of science — from natural and engineering sciences to social and humanitarian studies. Each of them demonstrates a high level of professionalism, deep analysis, and broad scientific outlook of the authors.

The first monograph is dedicated to analyzing the processes, factors, and mechanisms ensuring sustainable socio-economic development of Tajikistan; the second examines exogeodynamic risks and the impact of floods and landslides under the country’s natural conditions; the third analyzes the state, challenges, and prospects of Tajikistan’s water resources from hydrological, limnological, glaciological, and ecological perspectives; and the fourth studies the glaciers of Tajikistan, their current state, dynamics, and processes of change, considering climatic and morphological features. These publications are the result of fruitful cooperation between scientists of the two countries and have strategic importance for strengthening scientific relations and advancing research in water, hydropower, ecology, and glacier protection.

Furthermore, Yuanmin Zhang, Director of the Institute of Ecology and Geography of Xinjiang, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in his speech, noted that the Central Asian Scientific and Research Center for Ecology and Environment (Dushanbe) plays a key role in strengthening scientific and technical cooperation between the Republic of Tajikistan and the PRC. Thanks to the effective work of this center, researchers and scientists from both countries gain opportunities for collaboration, experience exchange, and joint research. This bilateral cooperation contributes to scientific development, enhances the scientific level, and strengthens ties between the scientific and research institutions of both countries.

It was emphasized that the publication of the four joint scientific monographs is the result of continuous efforts by scientists of both countries and provides a solid foundation for the development of new knowledge, joint scientific projects, and the study of global environmental issues. It was also noted that such seminars and scientific meetings play a decisive role in strengthening friendly and strategically sustainable relations between the Republic of Tajikistan and the People’s Republic of China.

Today, on November 4, an international symposium dedicated to the 1045th anniversary of the great Tajik scholar Abu Ali Ibn Sino (Avicenna) was held in the conference hall of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan (NAST).

The symposium was attended by the Assistant to the President of the Republic of Tajikistan on Social Development and Public Relations, Rahmonzoda Abdullo Qurbonali; the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Academician Khushvakhtzoda Qobiljon Khushvakht; the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Tajikistan, Alireza Haqiqian; as well as other scholars and researchers, who delivered speeches at the event.

The symposium was opened by the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Academician Khushvakhtzoda Qobiljon Khushvakht, who emphasized that the Academy takes great pride in organizing this event under the enlightened policy of science and scholarship pursued by the Founder of Peace and National Unity — Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon.

He stated that it is a great honor to welcome numerous researchers and scientists from various countries of the world to beautiful Tajikistan — the homeland of a genius like Abu Ali Ibn Sino, whose immortal works have served all of humanity. The symposium, entitled “Avicenna’s Contribution to the Development of Science, Philosophy, and World Civilization,” is being held in recognition of this invaluable legacy.

It was noted that Ibn Sinо is among those thinkers whose life and works have been widely studied by scholars both in the past and present. Therefore, the main aim of this symposium is to highlight only some of the achievements of this “Elder Sage of the East” in the development of the sciences of his era, particularly in the natural and mathematical sciences, and to present his eminent role in the advancement of world science.

It is well established that among all the works of Ibn Sino, eleven are devoted to the fields of natural science and exact disciplines. His most important and widely read work, both in the past and in modern times, is “The Canon of Medicine” (Al-Qanun fi al-Tib), consisting of five volumes. This monumental work has been translated into most European languages. In The Canon of Medicine, Ibn Sino elaborates on the general theory of medicine, anatomy, physiology, surgery, diagnostics, methods of treatment, pharmaceuticals, and the prevention of various diseases. He also discusses both rapidly spreading and chronic illnesses.

It was noted that Ibn Sino’s contribution to the development of botany is also of great importance. He dedicated “The Book of Plants” (Kitob ul-Nabot) to this field, and within The Canon of Medicine, he included several sections related to botany. In The Book of Plants, he lists over 500 names of medicinal plants that were used in both ancient and contemporary medicine, and he even predicted that some of them would be studied further in the future.

It was mentioned that Ibn Sino also made a valuable contribution to the development of chemistry. He explained the properties of inorganic substances such as iron, minerals, and chemical compounds, offering insightful critiques of theories related to the transformation of base metals into gold. The classification of chemical substances proposed by Ibn Sino differs from that of Jabir ibn Hayyan and Muhammad Zakariya al-Razi by its simplicity and originality.

It was emphasized that Ibn Sino possessed an extraordinary and comprehensive intellect, with vast knowledge in many branches of medieval science. His greatest achievement was that, unlike the alchemists of his time, he was the first to demonstrate correct methods for conducting chemical reactions and experiments using various chemical substances in the regions of Transoxiana and Khorasan.

It should be noted that in the history of literature, Sheikh al-Rais Ibn Sino is also recognized as the founder of the philosophical rubai (quatrain) genre. Indeed, expressing profound philosophical ideas within the concise form of a quatrain requires exceptional intellect and talent. His subtle and far-reaching thought, his mastery of eloquence, and his deep devotion to national culture and his native language enabled Ibn Sino to be the first to express broad philosophical, psychological, and logical ideas through this concise poetic form.

Continuing the discussion, the Assistant to the President of the Republic of Tajikistan for Social Development and Public Relations, Rahmonzoda Abdullo Qurbonali, in his speech stated that Abu Ali Ibn Sino, known in Western countries as Avicenna, was not only a rationalist philosopher but also a skilled physician, a scholar well-versed in all the social and natural sciences of his time, an encyclopedic scientist, and a true genius of civilized humanity. He made numerous innovations in every field he studied, determining the course of development of these sciences for many centuries to come.

It was emphasized that because of his outstanding services to humanity, a statue of Ibn Sino was erected in front of the UNESCO headquarters, alongside those of Abu Rayhan al-Biruni, Abu Bakr Muhammad Zakariya al-Razi, and Omar Khayyam. Furthermore, since 2003, UNESCO has awarded the Avicenna Prize for Ethics in Science every two years. The international astronomical community has named a lunar crater after Ibn Sino. Between 2008 and 2015, there existed the Avicenna Directory, established with the support of the World Health Organization, which listed the world’s medical universities and colleges. It is now known as the World Directory of Medical Schools. The founders of this directory noted that it was named after Ibn Sino due to his role in “bridging Eastern and Western knowledge and his profound influence on the development of medicine and public health.”

It was stated that Ibn Sino was born in 980 into the family of Abdullah ibn Hasan ibn Ali ibn Sino, a native of Balkh of Tajik origin. During the Samanid dynasty, under the reign of Nuh ibn Mansur, the family migrated to the capital of the Samanid state in the late 10th century. His mother was also Tajik, from the village of Afshana near Bukhara. From childhood, Ibn Sino studied religious sciences, the grammar of the Tajik and Arabic languages, stylistics, and poetry, mastering them completely by the age of ten. He later studied mathematics, logic, and jurisprudence, and then began teaching philosophy and natural sciences, with a special focus on medicine.

Later, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Tajikistan, Alireza Haqiqian, along with other scholars and researchers, also delivered speeches, highly praising Ibn Sino’s contribution to the formation of world civilization and the development of medicine, philosophy, and logic, describing his achievements as exceptional and unparalleled.

Additionally, at the conclusion of the event, a Cooperation Agreement was signed between the A. M. Bakhovaddinov Institute of Philosophy, Political Science and Law of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan and the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Today, on October 28, in the hall of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, the International Scientific Conference entitled “Cooperation between Tajikistan and Russia in the Field of Science and Education: Current State and Prospects” was held on the initiative of the Institute for the Study of Asian and European Countries of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, with the participation of scholars and researchers from Tajikistan and Russia. The conference was opened by the director of the Institute, Rustam Jura Haydarzoda.

In his opening address, the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Academician Qobiljon Khushvakhtzoda, emphasized that science and education are powerful driving forces that shape national stability, economic development, and the spiritual wealth of society. In Tajikistan, it has always been clearly understood that without science there can be no progress, and without education — no future.

He noted that the Tajik people have traditionally shown great respect for scholars, thinkers, and enlighteners. We proudly continue the traditions of Ibn Sina, Rudaki, Firdousi, Beruni and other great figures whose wisdom and humanism have contributed to the intellectual heritage of the world. On this historical path, Russia has always remained a close partner, a trustworthy friend and a companion in enlightenment and constructive development.

It was also stated that scientific relations between Tajikistan and the Russian Federation have deep historical roots. As early as the first decades of the 20th century, Tajik and Russian scholars jointly studied natural resources, cultural heritage, history and the language of the Tajik people. Thanks to this cooperation, dozens of institutes, laboratories, and educational centers were established. Today, the partnership between the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan and Russian research institutions can be confidently regarded as a solid, dynamic and growing bridge of friendship and mutual enrichment.

Thousands of Tajik students, postgraduates and young specialists are currently studying at leading universities in Russia, mastering modern technologies, scientific methods and innovative pedagogical approaches. At the same time, Russian students receive education in Tajik universities, showing interest in the culture, language and history of our country. This is a vivid example of how education can serve as a bridge of friendship between generations and nations. In the era of rapid technological and geopolitical transformations, new horizons of cooperation are opening up before us.

It was emphasized that the world is entering the age of artificial intelligence, digital economy and green technologies. The competitiveness of our countries depends on how quickly and effectively our scientific communities can integrate into these global processes. That is why today’s realities call for a new philosophy of scientific cooperation — not only the exchange of results, but also the creation of joint research ecosystems in which knowledge, innovation and human capital become a shared value.

The conference continued with speeches by Semyon Vyacheslavovich Grigoriev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Tajikistan, Valentina Vyacheslavovna Komleva, Deputy Director of the Research Institute for the Development of Communications, Doctor of Economics, Sharaf Abdukarim Rahimi, Head of the CIS Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, as well as other scholars and researchers, who highlighted achievements, existing challenges and prospects of cooperation in science and education. It was underlined that the development of these spheres is a significant factor in strengthening friendly and strategic relations between the two countries.

The second session of the International Scientific Conference “Cooperation between Tajikistan and Russia in the Field of Science and Education: Current State and Prospects” continued in the hall of the Institute for the Study of Asian and European Countries of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, where scholars and researchers from both countries presented their reports on various scientific topics.

Today, on October 24, the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Academician Khushvakhtzoda Kobildzhon Khushvakht, held a meeting with the Trade Representative of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Tajikistan, Alexander Leonidovich.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the expansion of scientific and technical cooperation, the strengthening of economic and trade relations, as well as the implementation of joint scientific and innovative projects.

It was noted that the activities of IRP Technology are focused on the energy sector, with the main objective of attracting investment and introducing modern Russian technologies aimed at the development of renewable energy sources, increasing energy efficiency, and supporting the scientific and technical potential of Tajik specialists.

It was reported that in the near future an agreement on the establishment of an industrial park between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tajikistan will be signed. In this regard, it was emphasized that the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan may contribute to the development of scientific and technical foundations, the assessment of production capacities, the application of new technologies, and the training of qualified personnel within the framework of this initiative.

It was also highlighted that after determining the priority areas of cooperation, representatives of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan may be included in the relevant programs in order to use their scientific expertise and experience to assist in the development of projects, assessment of their scientific and technical feasibility, and implementation of new technologies.

This initiative will help strengthen the link between science and industry and will contribute to the intensification of practical cooperation between Tajik researchers and Russian specialists.

The parties expressed their readiness to further expand cooperation in the fields of energy, science, astrophysics, and ecology, as well as in the areas of joint research, exchange of experience, and training of highly qualified specialists.

Today, on October 15, the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Academician Khushvakhtzoda Qobiljon Khushvakht, met with Vladimir Vladimirovich Markin, Head of the Department of Regional and International Market Development of Synergy Corporation, and Sharif Abdullaev, Founder and General Director of Bonoor Group.

During the meeting, Academician Khushvakhtzoda Qobiljon Khushvakht welcomed the guests to the Academy and provided detailed information about the priority areas of activity of the main scientific institution of the country — the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan.

Special attention was given to the issue of artificial intelligence. It was noted that in today’s digital world, artificial intelligence is not only an auxiliary tool, but also an essential element for decision-making and data analysis, which is necessary for the effective management of resources.

Considering the importance of scientific and research cooperation, both sides expressed their readiness to establish such collaboration with Synergy Corporation and reached mutual understanding. It should be noted that Synergy Corporation is one of the largest scientific and educational structures, which today provides new opportunities in the field of education and technology to various countries.

The cooperation can be developed within regional and international platforms, including the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and BRICS. During the meeting, serious attention was also paid to digitalization — particularly to the development of digital infrastructure, the transition of services to electronic and digital formats, and information security.

Today, on October 8, within the framework of the Summit of the Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States, an International Scientific and Practical Conference entitled “The 80th Anniversary of the Great Victory: The Historical Contribution of the Peoples of Russia and Tajikistan and the Prospects for Partnership in Science and Education” was held in the Hall of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan. The event brought together scientists, researchers, and representatives of academic and higher educational institutions of Tajikistan and the Russian Federation.

The conference was opened by the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Academician Khushvakhtzoda Kobiljon Khushvakht, who emphasized that the initiative to hold such a high-level conference was not accidental, but rather a purposeful undertaking. This year, the Republic of Tajikistan chairs the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). In this context, the year 2025 has been declared the Year of Peace and Unity in the Fight Against Fascism across the CIS, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in World War II.

It should be noted that on the initiative of the Founder of Peace and National Unity — the Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, on August 27, 2025, for the first time in history, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution entitled “Cooperation between the United Nations and the Commonwealth of Independent States”, proposed by Tajikistan during its CIS chairmanship.

This resolution, adopted in the jubilee year marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, is aimed at strengthening and deepening cooperation between the CIS and the UN, including its various structures, in order to promote the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.

It was also stressed that these days, in the capital of our country — Dushanbe — such important events are taking place as the Summit of the CIS Heads of State, the Summit “Central Asia – Russia”, as well as the upcoming state and official visit of the President of the Russian Federation, His Excellency Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, to the Republic of Tajikistan.

Speakers emphasized that World War II was a common war, a common Victory, and a shared memory of all the peoples of the former Soviet Union, including the people of Tajikistan. On May 9 this year, Tajikistan solemnly celebrated the 80th anniversary of Victory in World War II — a victory achieved through the heroism and great sacrifices of our peoples. This historic date has become an important symbol and a key direction in shaping historical memory for the present generation throughout all former Soviet republics.

It was also noted that the memory of Victory in World War II in Tajikistan holds a high place not only in the internal and foreign policy of the state, but also in the organization of scientific research in the fields of history, historiography, and other social and humanitarian sciences.

President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, considers Victory Day as an important historical date — a day of honoring the heroism and self-sacrifice of our peoples in the struggle against fascism. At the same time, this day serves as a reminder to all of humanity of that terrible war, which remains a black page in history and a great tragedy for many nations of the world, especially for the peoples of the former Soviet republics.

For this reason, the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan constantly cares for the remaining participants and veterans of World War II, the home front workers, and their families. In honor of the fallen sons of Tajikistan and other republics of the former Soviet Union, our Head of State, together with the leaders of more than twenty foreign countries, took part in the military parade dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in World War II, which took place on May 9, 2025, in Red Square, Moscow.

It was underlined that Victory Day is not only an opportunity to pay tribute to the feats of our ancestors, but also a reminder of the importance of preserving historical memory, especially among the younger generation. In modern conditions, when historical truth is under the threat of deliberate distortion, safeguarding the memory of the Great Victory becomes a common duty of all the peoples of the former Soviet Union — especially for the scientific community and the creative intelligentsia.

In continuation of the conference, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Academician Viktor Nikolaevich Rudenko, along with other scientists and researchers from both sides, delivered reports and highly appreciated the contribution of the citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan and other republics of the former Soviet Union to the Great Victory in World War II.

Today, September 22, a small workshop for the production of medicinal materials derived from medicinal plants of the Tajik flora was commissioned at the China-Tajik Innovation Center for Natural Products, a research institution of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan which was attended by the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Academician Khushvakhtzoda Kobiljon Khushvakhtzoda, and a delegation of scientists and staff.

The installed equipment was delivered in accordance with the instructions and under the guidance of the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, and with the assistance of the Center's Chinese founder, the Xinjiang Institute of Physics and Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, with a grant of 1.5 million somoni.

The center has more than 20 new and modern vibrating screen units (for grinding and separating any material into fractions), crushers (for grinding biologically active materials), dry granulators (for preparing granules and preparing various forms of drugs from them), wet granulators (for preparing granules and preparing various forms of drugs from them), mixers (for mixing several active pharmaceutical ingredients), air-drying cabinets (for drying extracts), 3D mixers (for mixing two or more difficult-to-mix ingredients), tablet equipment (for making tablets), capsule-making equipment (for making capsules), bag-making equipment (for packing medicinal herbs into sachets), capsule-packing equipment (for packing capsules), capsule-laying equipment (for coating capsules). The unit is equipped with a universal extractor (for extracting biologically active substances from plant components), a drying cabinet for extracts (for drying plant extracts), a juicer (for obtaining medicinal juices), a juice softener (for cleaning juice from particles), a juice solubility tester, a tester for determining the stability and diameter of juice, and a tester for determining the weight and size of juice.

The main purpose of installing the new pharmaceutical equipment is to develop and implement a technology for producing medicinal materials based on the plants studied. It should be noted that the center's scientists have already commissioned these facilities and produced medicinal materials from medicinal plants native to Tajik flora, the results of which have been presented to management, scientists, and staff.

We would like to remind you that, in pursuance of the instructions and directives of the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, and in order to strengthen the material and technical base of research institutions, thanks to the efforts and hard work of Academician Khushvakhtzoda Kobiljon Khushvakhtzoda, President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, 32 new modern laboratories equipped with modern machineries and technologies have been commissioned within the research institutions in a short period of time. These laboratories will facilitate the research work of scientists and researchers. The creation of this small workshop for the production of medicinal raw materials is one of the initiatives undertaken by the leadership of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan in accordance with the science-oriented policy of the Founder of Peace and National Unity - Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon.

We remind you that the creation of a joint center for the processing and production of medicinal raw materials from local medicinal plants is based on the instructions and recommendations of the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon.

The «Russian Peace Foundation» has nominated the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, honorable Emomali Rahmon, for the International Lev Tolstoy Prize. This award is presented for a significant contribution to ensuring global security based on the rule of international law.

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