Al-Halqi chairs HSRC meeting

DAMASCUS,(ST)_Syrian government underscores importance of partnership between private and public sectors to finance scientific researches.

Prime Minister, Dr. Wael al-Halqi said on Sunday that there is a need to find additional sources of finance scientific research through partnership between public and private sectors.

In a meeting with the High Scientific Research Commission (HSRC), the premier said: “The government accords great importance to scientific research and ensures all its requirements (technical and financial ones).”

He asked concerned ministries and establishments to cooperate with the commission and implement proposals of technical and scientific development through national policy to encourage innovation.

“National Policy for science, technology and innovation upgrades level of scientific activities, link research commissions with services and productive establishments, and develop  a suitable  environment to knowledge economy and improve citizen’s living conditions,” the PM said.

According to SANA, today’s meeting tackled financial and administrative report of the commission plus new ideas to push process of scientific research forwards. 

It was attended by ministers of Higher Education, Finance, Telecommunication and Information Technology, Agriculture, Education, and Industry, and heads of all circles concerned. 

Basma Qaddour

 

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