The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South
(COMSATS) and the Eurasian International University (EIU) signed today a Letter of
Intent (LOI) aimed at a long-term partnership in diverse scientific and technological
fields. Cooperation in the area of Telehealth is the first field chosen. The signing
ceremony was held at COMSATS Secretariat in Islamabad.
The LOI was signed by the Founder of Eurasian International University (EIU), His
Excellency Zhumaliev Kubanychbek Myrzabeckovich, who has been the 4th Prime
Minister of Kyrgyzstan during 1998, and the Executive Director COMSATS, Amb. Dr.
Mohammad Nafees Zakaria. H.E. Zhumaliev appreciated Amb. Nafees for his deep
understanding, support and encouragement to formalize cooperation agreement and
immediately getting on with an innovative project in Telehealth. Moreover, the Ex PM
assured his personal support in strengthening COMSATS’ relationship with Kyrgyzstan.
COMSATS is an intergovernmental organization of 27 developing countries focused at
promoting S&T development of its Member States. Whereas EIU is an innovative
educational and scientific research institution of higher education with international
status located in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, that primarily aims to improve quality and
delivery of healthcare, predict illnesses and promote the health of entire community
through education and research.
The LOI will lead to the signing of specific agreements for cooperation and collaboration
in a variety of areas. The LOI will enable establishment of Telehealth clinics in
Kyrgyzstan that will be linked to the Telehealth Resource Centre in Pakistan, as the first
initiative. This service will provide tech-enabled access to quality healthcare for the
people in Kyrgyzstan.
