COMSATS is an international intergovernmental organization established in 1994 under the initiative of the Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), with the objective of promoting South-South cooperation in science and technology among developing countries. COMSATS aims to support sustainable development through collaboration in research, education, innovation, and capacity building among its member states.
The organization currently consists of 27 member countries across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, and works closely with universities, research institutions, and centers of excellence to strengthen scientific cooperation and technological advancement.
The COMSATS Consortium of Excellence serves as a collaborative network of distinguished universities and research institutions within COMSATS member countries. The consortium promotes academic partnerships, joint research initiatives, knowledge exchange, capacity building programs, and international conferences to address global challenges and contribute to sustainable development through science and technology.
Potential activities with ITS through the COMSATS Consortium of Excellence may include:
Through these activities, ITS can strengthen global partnerships, enhance research collaboration, increase academic mobility, and contribute to sustainable development through science, technology, and innovation.