Workshop Proceedings - Inter Islamic Network on Space Sciences ...

Inaugural Session
Every year, ISNET organises a seminar, workshop or
meeting in one of its member countries with the cosponsorship
of IDB. Besides, ISNET organises training
courses on space science, space technology and their
applications in member countries. ISNET bears the
expenditure on tuition/registration fee, air travel,
accommodation and meals of participants not only in the
training courses but also in seminars and workshops.
This workshop is another proof of our commitment which
was entered into twenty-five years ago. And since it is the
first time that Senegal is hosting an ISNET sponsored
event, I would like to congratulate Center de Suivi
Ecologique (CSE) for coming forward with the offer and
successfully organising the event which has attracted
participants from 15 countries.
In our bid to connect OIC member countries and to let
them know about one another’s competencies and
experiences, we have organised a country report session
after this inauguration ceremony. I would encourage
delegates to attend this session.
I have high hopes that concrete outcomes shall be achieved
through this workshop, which when applied will benefit
us collectively as well as individually.
Ladies and gentlemen and distinguished delegates
It would be remiss of me not to mention the immense
contribution of <strong>Islamic</strong> Development Bank, which provides
significant proportion of funding for all ISNET annual
workshops and seminars. IDB has most generously
provided funding support for this workshop too for which
we are most grateful. My thanks are also due to OIC
Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological
Cooperation (COMSTECH) which fully supports all activities
of ISNET. I once again thank Centre de Suivi Ecologique
(CSE) for the excellent arrangements that they have made
for the workshop. In the end, I wish to thank His Excellency
Minister of Ecology and Protection of Nature of the
Republic of Senegal Mr Haider El Ali once again and all of
you for your presence at the inauguration ceremony.
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