Scientific and technological activities in the Philippines and Thailand recently got a big push, as science and technology (S&T) leaders in both countries signed a legally binding agreement to work together in promoting the development of S&T cooperation between said countries.
Representing the Philippines and Thailand are of Science and Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña and Ministry of Science and Technology Minister Atchaka Sibunruang, respectively.
According to the agreement, the Philippines and Thailand shall carry out S&T cooperation in joint research and development; exchange of scientists, specialists and representatives of academic, research, industrial and trade organizations; exchange of technical documentation and information; arrangement of bilateral conferences and symposia on subjects of mutual interest; and other forms of cooperation in the field of S&T. The two governments also concurred to include visits and exchanges of S&T specialists in fields beyond the agreed areas in the current agreement.
According to de la Peña, representatives of both the Philippines and Thailand shall meet as soon as possible to negotiate the programs and approve the areas and terms of S&T cooperation.
They shall also agree on ways and means to accomplish program items and discuss other matters related to the cooperation.
The Philippine-Thailand agreement shall also pave the way to link up organizations, agencies, universities and firms in both countries, and conclude implementing arrangements. To run for five years, the program started this March and will end in March 2023.
S&T Media Service