Islamic world looking to cooperate with Russia in science and space

Representatives of the Islamic world are seeking to cooperate with Russia in science, including artificial intelligence and space, Director General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) Salim AlMalik said in an exclusive interview with TASS First Deputy Director General Mikhail Gusman.

"We clearly state that we are a gateway to the Islamic world in case of education, science and culture, be it Africa, the Middle East or some of the Asian countries. And with Russia, I think, if you come to education it’s the pillar for communication for relationship. Culture is another area. When it comes to science, there is no one that cannot be impressed with Russian science in different areas," the ICESCO head said.

He expressed desire to collaborate with Moscow in different areas, when it comes to science. Whether it is AI, space, physics, mathematics, or environment, he added.

The ICESCO head recalled he had attended a number of conferences jointly with ICESCO officials, including the Kazan Global Youth Summit, where he met Russian officials. He noted the Russia - Islamic World strategic vision group may need to have different directions, not just politics.

According to AlMalik, collaboration in the fields of education, science and culture would benefit our cooperation, rather than discussions of political issues that he said sometimes cannot be resolved.