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ASIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES AWARDS OLZHAS SULEIMENOV WITH THE GOLD MEDAL "SCIENCE WITHOUT BORDERS"
May 27, 2026
Congratulatory speech by Academician of the Asian Academy of Sciences Serik Seyidumanov on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of Olzhas Suleimenov
To mark the 90th birthday of poet, linguist, and leader of the "Nevada-Semipalatinsk" anti-nuclear movement Olzhas Suleimenov, an international forum for the rapprochement of cultures was held in Almaty.
Guests arrived from 12 countries around the world.
Addressing the plenary session were: Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva, UNESCO Director-General Khaled al-Anani, State Councillor of the Republic of Tatarstan Mintimer Shaimiev, Chairman of the Writers' Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan Anar Rzayev, Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for International Cultural Cooperation Mikhail Shvydkoy, and others.
In the photo, the moment of awarding the Gold Medal "Science without Borders" and the Certificate by Academician of the Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan Serik Seyidumanov to the Deputy Director of the International Center for the Rapprochement of Cultures under the auspices of UNESCO
The representative of the Asian Academy of Sciences (China), Academician of the AAS and the National Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan, Serik Seidumanov, delivered congratulations to the distinguished poet and public figure, Honorary Academician of the Asian Academy of Sciences, Olzhas Suleimenov, on behalf of the AAS. He presented the Deputy Director of the International Centre for the Rapprochement of Cultures (ICRC) under the auspices of UNESCO with the Gold Medal "Science Without Borders" — a joint award of the Asian Academy of Sciences and the World Organization for Scientific Cooperation (Germany).
The ICRC is an international organization headed by Olzhas Suleimenov, established to foster intercultural dialogue, preserve cultural diversity, and promote the principles of tolerance.
ASIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES TAKES PART IN A MEETING OF CHINESE COMPANIES WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OF BASHKORTOSTAN
May 27, 2026
Working Meeting Between the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bashkortostan and Chinese Industrial Companies
On May 27, 2026, a working meeting was held between Timur Khakimov, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Bashkortostan, and a group of Chinese industrial companies. The Chinese delegation was led by Professor Zhang Qi (China), Chairman of the Committee on Scientific and Industrial Cooperation of the Asian Academy of Sciences.
The meeting was attended by:
Elchin Khalilov, President of the Asian Academy of Sciences (AAS) (online);
Kamil Ramazanov, President of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Bashkortostan (AS RB);
Avid Budeebazar, Vice-President of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences (MAS);
Geylani Panakhov, Corresponding Member of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), Head of the Fluid and Gas Mechanics Laboratory at the Institute of Mathematics of ANAS (online);
Ramil Bakhtizin, Secretary General of the AAS;
Zhang Qi, Chairman of the AAS Committee on Scientific and Industrial Cooperation;
Eldar Abbasov, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Chief Researcher at the Fluid and Gas Mechanics Laboratory of the Institute of Mathematics of ANAS (online);
Robert Nurgaliyev, General Director of RK-Techkompleks LLC;
Rinat Karimov, Deputy Director of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Applied Research, AS RB;
Wang Shaocheng, Secretary of the Oil & Gas Equipment Construction, Installation, Maintenance and Repair Unit of the China Mechanical Engineering Service Association;
Li Xiangming, Deputy General Manager of Tianjin Jinbin Petrochemical Equipment Co., Ltd.;
He Cong, Deputy General Manager of Guangzhou Petrochemical Construction & Installation Engineering Co., Ltd.;
Shu Sijun, Chairman of the Board of Hunan Zhonglian Petrochemical Equipment Inspection & Maintenance Co., Ltd.;
Jin Tao, Deputy General Manager of Nanjing Jinling Petrochemical Construction & Installation Co.;
Shi Liyang, Chairman of the Board of Zhongwei Xinneng (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.;
Guo Lichun, Chief Engineer of Qingdao Petrochemical Overhaul & Installation Engineering Co., Ltd.;
Zhu Yuewu, President of Emergency Safety Network;
Zhao Xuguang, International Department Manager of Beijing Jingxin Energy Co., Ltd.;
Altanzagas Oyunbayalag, Director of D.B. Oil LLC.
Proceedings
The meeting was opened by Timur Khakimov, President of the CCI of Bashkortostan, who delivered a welcome address to the participants. Subsequently, Professor Zhang Qi greeted the attendees on behalf of the group of Chinese industrial companies. A welcome address was also delivered by Elchin Khalilov, President of the AAS (online).
Following the official opening remarks, the forum continued its work. As a result of the meeting, specific plans were outlined and prospects for further cooperation between the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bashkortostan and Chinese industrial companies were identified.
A welcome address to the meeting participants was delivered online by the President of the Asian Academy of Sciences, Elchin Khalilov, National Top-Tier Talent of the People's Republic of China, Academician, Professor, and Doctor of Sciences.
In the photo, from left to right: Secretary General of the Asian Academy of Sciences, Academician Ramil Bakhtizin; President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bashkortostan, Timur Khakimov; Chairman of the AAS Committee on Scientific and Industrial Cooperation, Zhang Qi (China); and a group of heads of Chinese industrial companies
THE PRESIDIUM OF THE ASIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES HAS CONCLUDED ITS MEETING
May 27, 2026
On May 27, 2026, a meeting of the Presidium of the Asian Academy of Sciences (AAS) was held via videoconference. The meeting was attended by 82% of the Presidium members.
Main agenda items:
Election of nominated candidates for Full Members (Academicians) and Associate Members of the AAS.
Approval of the date and venue for the international conference — the First High-Level Asian Scientific Forum "Belt and Road: Shaping a Common Scientific and Technological Future" — and the AAS General Assembly (Sanya, Hainan Province, Hainan Island, China, October 19–23, 2026).
Election of Honorary Academician Akylbek Japarov as Vice-President of the AAS — Chairman of the AAS Council on International Infrastructure and Strategic Initiatives, Professor, Doctor of Economic Sciences, former First Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers — Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic (2021–2024).
Election to the Presidium of Zhang Qi (PRC), Advisor to the AAS President, Chairman of the AAS Committee on Scientific and Industrial Cooperation — Honorary Professor of Ufa State Petroleum Technical University (Russia), Academician of the Azerbaijan Section of the International Academy of Sciences (Azerbaijan), laureate of the Khristofor Ledentsov National Prize of the Russian Federation.
Opening of the meeting
Before the meeting began, the moderator of the videoconference, President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Vice-President of the Asian Academy of Sciences, Academician Kobildzhon Khushvakhtzoda, addressed the Presidium members with a welcome speech. Subsequently, the President of the AAS, Academician Elchin Khalilov, also welcomed the Presidium members and declared the meeting open.
Academician Khalilov presented a brief report on the AAS's work following the First AAS General Assembly held on November 23, 2025.
Background information on the Asian Academy of Sciences
The Asian Academy of Sciences was registered in China, in Hong Kong, as an international non-profit organization on August 12, 2025.
To date, the Academy consists of 98 Full Members (including 4 Honorary Members) and 24 Associate Members from more than 20 Asian and European countries, with over 90% representing Asian nations.
In addition, the AAS includes 6 Institutional Members: three Chinese companies, the Azerbaijan State University of Economics, the Biological Medicine Group of Companies, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Bashkortostan.
International activities
During the reporting period, the AAS President visited Georgia and Kazakhstan, where memoranda of cooperation were signed:
With the National Academy of Sciences of Georgia (signed with the President of NASG, Academician Roin Metreveli, also Vice-President of the AAS);
With the Astana International University (Kazakhstan), signed with the University President, Academician and AAS Presidium member Serik Irsaliyev.
In December 2025, negotiations were also held in Astana with the Rector of L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Professor Yerlan Sydykov, who has been nominated as a Full Member of the AAS. Additionally, negotiations were conducted with the leadership of the Kazakh State Engineering Center.
In the coming days, memoranda of cooperation are planned to be signed between the AAS and the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, as well as with the Academy of Sciences of Bashkortostan.
During the reported period, three joint conferences were held between the AAS and the Academy of Sciences of Bashkortostan on oncology issues, as well as one working seminar involving the AAS, the Academy of Sciences of Bashkortostan, and the National Oncology Center of Azerbaijan.
Decisions of the Presidium Bureau
The Presidium Bureau reviewed and approved several important matters, including:
Approval of the joint award of the Asian Academy of Sciences (PRC) and the World Scientific Cooperation Organization (WOSCO, Germany) — the "Science Without Borders" Gold Medal.
Proposal of the date and venue for the First High-Level Asian Scientific Forum "Belt and Road: Shaping a Common Scientific and Technological Future" (Sanya, China, October 19–23, 2026) and the AAS General Assembly.
Establishment of the Center for Digital Oncology (CDO) as a research structural unit of the AAS without forming a legal entity.
Approval of the Model Regulations for AAS Research Institutes and Centers and the Regulations for the CDO.
Appointment of Academician Shamil Gantsev (Bashkortostan, RF) as Director of the CDO.
Approval of nominated candidates for election as Full Members (Academicians) and Associate Members of the AAS, as per the list published on the AAS website.
Establishment of the "Council on International Infrastructure and Strategic Initiatives" within the AAS structure, reporting directly to the AAS President.
Appointment of Academician Akylbek Usenbekovich Japarov (Kyrgyzstan) as Chairman of the Council.
Award ceremony
On behalf of the Asian Academy of Sciences and the World Scientific Cooperation Organization (Germany), joint awards — the "Science Without Borders" Gold Medal — were presented to the following AAS members:
A member of the AAS Presidium and Deputy Chairman of the AAS Scientific Council, Minister of Health — for his significant contribution to the introduction of innovative technologies into Azerbaijan's healthcare system.
Honorary Academician of the AAS, President of the Russian and International Academies of Engineering, Academician of the Russian Engineering Academy and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Boris Vladimirovich — for his outstanding contribution to engineering science.
Honorary Academician of the AAS, Director of the UNESCO Center for the Rapprochement of Cultures, distinguished writer, poet, scientist and public figure of Kazakhstan and the international cultural and scientific community, Professor Olzhas Suleimenov — on the occasion of his 90th birthday and for his outstanding contribution to bringing together the cultures of the world's peoples.
Secretary General of the AAS, Academician of the Academy of Sciences of Bashkortostan, Academician-Secretary and Director of an Institute of the Academy of Sciences of Bashkortostan Ramil Bakhtizin — for his outstanding contribution to the development of science and education and on the occasion of his 70th birthday.
Working meeting in Wenzhou
On April 23–24, 2026, a working meeting was held in Wenzhou, China, attended by AAS President Academician Elchin Khalilov, AAS Secretary General Academician Ramil Bakhtizin, as well as Advisor to the AAS President, Chairman of the Committee on Scientific and Industrial Cooperation, Associate Member of the AAS, Academician of the Azerbaijan Section of the International Academy of Sciences, Honorary Professor Zhang Qi (China).
The main topic of the meeting was the organization of the First High-Level Asian Scientific Forum "Belt and Road: Shaping a Common Scientific and Technological Future," planned to be held concurrently with the AAS General Assembly on October 19–23, 2026, in Sanya, Hainan Island, China. The main sponsor will be the company headed by Academician Zhang Qi — Hainan Shangro International Energy — as well as government bodies of Hainan Province and the city of Sanya.
Voting results
Thus, following the election of new members, the total number of AAS members reached 198, representing 27 countries across Asia, as well as Europe and the United States.
Subsequently, a vote was held on all agenda items of the Presidium meeting. All proposed items were approved by the Presidium's decision.
At the conclusion of the meeting, AAS President Academician E. Khalilov delivered a summary. The President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Vice-President of the AAS Academician Kobildzhon Khushvakhtzoda congratulated all Presidium members on the successful conduct of the meeting and the decisions taken, and declared the videoconference closed.
In Bashkortostan, a successful roundtable titled "Scientific, Technical and Academic Cooperation in the Asian Region" was held with the participation of the Asian Academy of Sciences
May 27, 2026
On May 27, 2026, a successful roundtable on "Scientific, Technological and Inter-Academic Cooperation in the Asian Region" was held in Ufa, the capital of the Republic of Bashkortostan, Russian Federation.
The event was attended by the Asian Academy of Sciences (AAS), the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Bashkortostan, the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, and representatives of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences.
A welcoming address was delivered online by the President of the Asian Academy of Sciences, Academician Elchin Khalilov — a National Top-Tier Talent of the People's Republic of China, Professor, and Doctor of Sciences. The forum participants were also greeted by the President of the Academy of Sciences of Bashkortostan, Academician Kamil Ramazanov, and the First Vice-President of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, Academician Avid Budeebazar.
The forum was attended by:
Secretary General of the AAS, Academician Ramil Bakhtizin;
Chairman of the AAS Committee on Scientific and Industrial Cooperation, Zhang Qi, leading a delegation of heads of major Chinese oil industry companies;
Doctor of Technical Sciences, Chief Researcher at the Fluid and Gas Mechanics Laboratory of the Institute of Mathematics, Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences — Eldar Abbasov (online);
General Director of RK-Techkompleks LLC — Robert Nurgaliyev;
Deputy Director of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Applied Research, Academy of Sciences of Bashkortostan — Rinat Karimov;
Secretary of the Oil & Gas Equipment Construction, Installation, Maintenance and Repair Unit of the China Mechanical Engineering Service Association — Wang Shaocheng;
Deputy General Manager of Tianjin Jinbin Petrochemical Equipment Co., Ltd. — Li Xiangming;
Deputy General Manager of Guangzhou Petrochemical Construction & Installation Engineering Co., Ltd. — He Cong;
Chairman of the Board of Hunan Zhonglian Petrochemical Equipment Inspection & Maintenance Co., Ltd. — Shu Sijun;
Deputy General Manager of Nanjing Jinling Petrochemical Construction & Installation Co. — Jin Tao;
Chairman of the Board of Zhongwei Xinneng (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. — Shi Liyang;
Chief Engineer of Qingdao Petrochemical Overhaul & Installation Engineering Co., Ltd. — Guo Lichun;
President of Emergency Safety Network — Zhu Yuewu;
International Department Manager of Beijing Jingxin Energy Co., Ltd. — Zhao Xuguang;
Director of D.B. Oil LLC — Altanzagas Oyunbayalag.
Following a presentation of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Applied Research of the Academy of Sciences of Bashkortostan, the participants discussed mechanisms for scientific, technological and inter-academic cooperation.
At the conclusion of the forum, a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Asian Academy of Sciences and the Mongolian Academy of Sciences was signed in a solemn ceremony. The memorandum was signed by the Secretary General of the Asian Academy of Sciences, Academician Ramil Bakhtizin, and the First Vice-President of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, Academician Avid Budeebazar.
In the photo, the third from the left is the President of the Academy of Sciences of Bashkortostan, Academician Kamil Ramazanov, in the center is the Chairman of the Committee on Scientific and Industrial Cooperation of the Asian Academy of Sciences, Academician Zhang Qi, and the third from the right is the Secretary General of the Asian Academy of Sciences Ramil Bakhtizin.
The moment of signing the Memorandum of Cooperation between the Asian Academy of Sciences and the Mongolian Academy of Sciences. From left to right: Ramil Bakhtizin, Secretary General of the Asian Academy of Sciences (Bashkortostan), Zhang Qi, Chairman of the Committee on Scientific and Industrial Cooperation (China), and Avid Boudeebazar, First Vice President of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences.
TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING, ACADEMICIAN BORIS VLADIMIROVICH GUSEV AWARDED THE GOLD MEDAL OF THE ASIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
13 мая 2026 г.
On May 13, 2026, RIA President Boris Vladimirovich Gusev, an Honorary member of the Asian Academy of Sciences (AAS, China), was awarded the Gold Medal "Science Without Borders" by the AAS and the World Organization for Scientific Cooperation on the occasion of his 90th birthday. The presentation was made by the representative of the Academy of Sciences in Moscow during the RIA ceremony, which took place via videoconference. The presentation was accompanied by a video congratulation from the President of the Academy of Sciences, Academician Elchin Khalilov.
TEXT OF THE CONGRATULATORY ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE AAS, ACADEMICIAN ELCHIN KHALILOV
Dear and Respected Boris Vladimirovich,
On behalf of the Asian Academy of Sciences, I warmly congratulate you on this splendid and remarkable occasion — your 90th birthday.
In 2025, already holding numerous prestigious scientific titles and distinctions, you were elected an Honorary Academician of the Asian Academy of Sciences, alongside such outstanding scientists as Nobel Laureate in Physics Takaaki Kajita, as well as UNESCO Prize laureate, Academician of the Chinese and Pakistani Academies of Sciences, and former President of the Pakistani Academy of Sciences, Atta-ur-Rahman.
You are rightly called the Patriarch of modern engineering thought. You were at the origins of the establishment of the USSR Academy of Engineering and became its first President; subsequently, you led the Russian and International Academies of Engineering. Thanks to your wise leadership, these academies have earned their rightful place in global engineering science.
Recognition of the unique results of your outstanding scientific achievements has come in the form of high state awards and scientific honors. You are a Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation, laureate of the USSR and Russian Federation State Prizes, as well as five awards of the Government of the Russian Federation in the fields of science and education.
Your tireless efforts to advance engineering creativity have resulted in the training of a whole galaxy of distinguished scientists and engineers who have made invaluable contributions to the development of engineering science, the construction industry, and the economy of the Russian Federation.
Your outstanding scientific and engineering activity is reflected in 40 books published in English, Georgian, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, and other languages, as well as in more than 800 scientific articles. You are a renowned inventor, holding over 130 patents.
I would like to note that the Asian Academy of Sciences, registered in China, comprises distinguished scientists from 24 Asian countries, including 8 presidents and 12 vice-presidents of Asian national academies of sciences, and more than 60 academicians of national academies of sciences of Asian countries. Among them are 6 ministers, 9 members of parliament, 17 rectors of leading Asian universities, 21 former ministers, 3 former prime ministers of Asian countries, 2 former parliamentary chairpersons, as well as a number of outstanding Russian scientists, including RAS Academicians Sergei Glazyev and Sergei Baburin — President of the International Slavic Academy of Sciences, Education, Arts and Culture.
On behalf of the Asian Academy of Sciences, I wish you robust health, unflagging energy, and great success in the realization of all your goals and wonderful plans for the further development of engineering creativity.
I would also like to inform you that you have been awarded the Gold Medal "Science Without Borders" — the highest joint distinction of the Asian Academy of Sciences and the World Organization for Scientific Cooperation.
With deep respect,
Elchin Khalilov
President of the Asian Academy of Sciences
National Highly Qualified Talent of the People's Republic of China
Academician of the AAS and the RIA
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OF THE REPUBLIC OF BASHKORTOSTAN BECAME AN INSTITUTIONAL MEMBER OF THE ASIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
A memorandum on the accession of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of the Republic of Bashkortostan to the Asian Academy of Sciences (AASc) as an Institutional Member was signed by the President of the Asian Academy of Sciences, Academician Elchin Khalilov (China), and the President of the CCI of the Republic of Bashkortostan, Timur Khakimov.
Timur Khakimov
President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of the Republic of Bashkortostan, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Deputy of the State Assembly – Kurultay of the Republic of Bashkortostan of the seventh convocation.
State Awards:
2022 – Letter of Gratitude from the President of the Russian Federation V.V. Putin;
2021 – Letter of Commendation from the President of the Russian Federation V.V. Putin;
2018 – Laureate of the Gubkin Prize;
2022 – Honorary Title of the Republic of Bashkortostan: «Honoured Worker of the Oil and Gas Industry of the Republic of Bashkortostan»;
2018 – Certificate of Honour from the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation «For great contribution to the development of the fuel and energy complex and many years of conscientious work»;
2020 – Certificate of Honour from the Head of the Republic of Bashkortostan «For fruitful and conscientious work and great personal contribution to the fight against the coronavirus infection (COVID‑19)»;
2022 – Certificate of Honour from the Government of the Republic of Bashkortostan; and others.
In accordance with the Charter of the AASc, Timur Khakimov will be represented on the Presidium of the AASc as the plenipotentiary representative of the CCI, with an advisory vote. Furthermore, the plenipotentiary representative of the CCI to the AASc may be nominated for the titles of «Honorary Professor of the AASc» and «Honorary Doctor of the AASc».
According to the signed memorandum, the delegate from the Institutional Member (CCI) is exempt from registration fees at all events organised by the AASc. The CCI representative is granted priority publication of one scientific article per year in the journals of the AASc under an expedited review procedure. In addition, the CCI may display its logo and relevant information about its activities and achievements on the official website of the AASc as part of a promotional campaign. The CCI will be provided with a free exhibition space of appropriate size at conferences and exhibitions organised by the AASc.
The CCI of the Republic of Bashkortostan will be issued a special Certificate of Institutional Membership of an established format for the duration of its membership.
Working Meeting of the President of the AAS in Wenzhou
On April 23–24, 2026, a working meeting was held in Wenzhou, China, between the President of the Asian Academy of Sciences (AAS), Elchin Khalilov; the Secretary General of the AAS, Ramil Bakhtizin; and the Advisor to the AAS President, Chairman of the AAS Committee on Scientific and Industrial Cooperation, Zhang Qi.
During the meeting, the participants thoroughly discussed matters related to the progress of preparations for the General Assembly and the First Asian High-Level Scientific Forum "One Belt — One Road: Shaping a Shared Scientific and Technological Future," scheduled to take place from October 19 to 23, 2026, in Sanya, Hainan Province, China.
Additionally, a proposal was considered regarding the establishment of a Chinese Regional Center of the Asian Academy of Sciences in one of China's cities.
The visit of the President of the AASc Elchin Khalilov to Kazakhstan marked the beginning of successful cooperation between the Asian Academy of Sciences and scientific and educational institutions of Kazakhstan.
December 24, 2025
On December 22-23, 2025, Professor Elchin Khalilov, President of the Asian Academy of Sciences (AAS), visited the Republic of Kazakhstan to discuss avenues for cooperation between the AAS and Kazakh scientific and educational institutions.
The visit featured a working meeting on December 22 between Academician Elchin Khalilov and the Rector of Astana International University, Professor Serik Irsaliyev, who is also a Doctor of Philosophy and an AAS Academician. The meeting was attended by:
Karlygash Nugmanova, AAS Academician and Presidium Member, Chair of the AAS Section on Political Science and International Relations, Professor, Doctor of Political Sciences;
Farid Khalilov, AAS Executive Director and Chair of the International Relations Committee;
Anar Murzagaliyeva, First Vice-President of Astana International University;
Kairat Abdrakhmanov, Vice-President of Astana International University.
The parties discussed key priorities for cooperation between the Asian Academy of Sciences and Astana International University.
From left to right: President of the Asian Academy of Sciences Elchin Khalilov and President of Astana International University Serik Irsaliev
Following the negotiations, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Asian Academy of Sciences and Astana International University.
The moment of signing the memorandum of cooperation between the Asian Academy of Sciences and Astana International University.
The President of the Academy of Sciences, Academician Elchin Khalilov, and the President of Astana International University, Academician Serik Irsaliev, exchange signed memorandums of cooperation.
On December 23, 2025, Academician Elchin Khalilov held another meeting with Professor Yerlan Sydykov, Rector of the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (ENU) and a Doctor of Historical Sciences. The discussions focused on potential cooperation between the Asian Academy of Sciences (AAS) and ENU in the fields of science and education.
The meeting was also attended by:
Syrym Sharipkhanov, Vice-President of the Academy of Military Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, AAS Academician, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor, retired Major General, Head of the Kazakh Research and Training Center for Civil Protection and Labor Safety (former Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan);
Farid Khalilov, AAS Executive Director and Chair of the International Relations Committee;
Yerlan Sabitov, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor;
Erik Nurmoldin, Dean of the Faculty of Physics and Technology, Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences;
Zharas Berdenov, Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Associate Professor.
In the photo, the moment of discussion of cooperation in the field of science and education between President of the Asian Academy of Sciences Elchin Khalilov and Rector of the L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Professor, Doctor of Historical Sciences Yerlan Sydykov.
From left to right: Rector of the L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Professor Yerlan Sydykov and President of the Asian Academy of Sciences, Academician Elchin Khalilov.
A subsequent meeting was held with the research team of the "Kazakhstan Engineering" R&D Center. During the meeting, Professor Elchin Khalilov, President of the Asian Academy of Sciences (AAS), presented an overview of the AAS, detailing its mission, objectives, organizational structure, and founding history.
In turn, the scientists from the "Kazakhstan Engineering" Center briefed Academician Khalilov on their core activities, key achievements, and ongoing development projects.
The meeting was also attended by:
Alizhan Tulembayev, Deputy General Director of the "Kazakhstan Engineering" Center;
Tatyana Kaiser, Head of the Scientific and Technical Research Department.
Following the exchange of views, the parties agreed to continue and deepen their scientific cooperation.
In the photo: President of the AAN Elchin Khalilov and the scientific and management staff of the Kazakhstan Engineering Center.
AASс President Elchin Khalilov Visits Georgia to Sign Historic Cooperation MoU with Georgian Academy of Sciences
December 11–12, 2025, marked a historic official visit by the President of the Asian Academy of Sciences (AAS), Academician Elchin Khalilov, to the Georgian National Academy of Sciences (GNAS), heralding a new chapter in scientific cooperation.
On December 11, a high-level working meeting between the leadership of the two academies was held. The meeting was attended by AAS President Elchin Khalilov, GNAS President Roin Metreveli, Deputy Chair of the AAS Scientific Council and Chair of the Humanities Section, Academician Tamila Khalilova, as well as Vice-Presidents and members of the GNAS Presidium. During substantive discussions, key development vectors for the AAS were outlined, and organizational matters for the Second General Assembly of the Academy, scheduled for 2026 in Beijing, were addressed. Special emphasis was placed on the pivotal role of Asian national academies of sciences in implementing large-scale international scientific programs under the auspices of the AAS. Following the meeting, the text of the Memorandum of Cooperation between the two institutions was unanimously approved.
On December 12, the visit featured an expanded meeting of the GNAS Presidium, convening the elite of Georgian science: academicians, rectors of leading universities, and directors of the country's research institutes and scientific institutions.
After the opening addresses by GNAS President Roin Metreveli and AAS President Elchin Khalilov, a solemn ceremony was held for the signing of the historic Memorandum of Cooperation between the Georgian National Academy of Sciences and the Asian Academy of Sciences, establishing a solid legal foundation for long-term partnership.
Subsequently, the participants were presented with a scientific lecture on "The Caspian Route of the Silk Road. Historical and Geographical Aspects," delivered by the Deputy Chair of the AAS Scientific Council and Chair of the Humanities Section, Academician Tamila Khalilova. The presentation sparked a lively discussion with participation from members of the GNAS Presidium, academicians, and heads of Georgian scientific and educational institutions.
A key practical outcome was the decision to develop a comprehensive Joint Research Program on this topic, involving scientists from Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and China, marking the launch of the first concrete project under the new alliance.
This visit and the signed Memorandum open broad prospects for deepening scientific dialogue, integrating academic resources, and implementing ambitious joint initiatives across Asia.
The International Scientific Conference
"MODERN CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ONCOLOGY"
On December 05, 2025, the International Scientific Conference "MODERN CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ONCOLOGY", organized by the Asian Academy of Sciences and the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Bashkortostan, was held in Ufa, Bashkortostan, Russian Federation.
The Director of the Republican Clinical Oncology Dispensary of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Bashkortostan, Academician Shamil Gantsev, and the Secretary General of the Asian Academy of Sciences, Academician Ramil Bakhtizin, are at the center.
Presentation of the plenary speech by the President of the Academy of Sciences of Bashkortostan, Academician Kamil Ramazanov
First heart transplant from deceased donor performed in Azerbaijan
05.12.2025 AASc News
The Ministry of Health’s Coordination Center for Organ Donation and Transplantation received notification from Sabunchu Medical Center about a patient diagnosed with brain death.
The Coordination Center promptly organized and coordinated the organ donation and transplantation process.
After confirming the brain death diagnosis, the deceased’s family consented to organ donation in a profound act of humanism. As a result, the first heart transplant from a deceased donor in the Caucasus region was successfully performed.
The heart transplant surgery was carried out with high professionalism at the Central Clinic by a specialized medical team led by Chief Physician Professor Kamran Musayev. The heart was transplanted into a resident of Tovuz district born in 2006.
“The Ministry of Health expresses gratitude to the donor’s family for their noble gesture, thanks the medical specialists who performed their duties at the highest level, and wishes them success in their future endeavors,” the statement emphasized.
A New Force in Global Science is Launched in Asia: Outcomes of the Historic First General Assembly of the Asian Academy of Sciences Announced
Press Release, Asian Academy of Sciences (AAS) – 24.11.2025
Hong Kong/Beijing – The Asian Academy of Sciences (AAS), officially registered in Hong Kong on August 12, 2025, as an international non-profit organization, has successfully convened its inaugural General Assembly. This event marks a historic step towards creating a unified academic and intellectual space in Asia (UAISA) – a new platform for scientific cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect, collegiality, and the free exchange of knowledge.
President of the AAS – Elchin Khalilov was elected President. He is a renowned Chinese and Azerbaijani scientist, a National High-End Talent of China, Academician, Professor at Wenzhou University, and recipient of Zhejiang Province's highest award for foreign experts, the "West Lake Friendship Award."
Vice-Presidents of the AAS – Eminent leaders of national academies of sciences and leading scholars from across the continent were elected, underscoring the pan-Asian character and the highest caliber of the organization:
Pansheng Qian (China) – Academician, Professor, Vice-President of the China Association for Industrial Environmental Protection.
Valery Tupolev (Russia) – Academician, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Engineering.
Kauser Abdulla Malik (Pakistan) – Academician, Professor, President of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences.
Roin Metreveli (Georgia) – Academician, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor, President of the Georgian Academy of Sciences.
Shavkat Ayupov (Uzbekistan) – Academician, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor, President of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan.
Adalat Muradov (Azerbaijan) – Academician, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor, Rector of the Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC).
Kobiljon Khushvakhtzoda (Tajikistan) – Academician, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor, President of the Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan.
Elshan Hajizade (Azerbaijan) – Academician, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor, Head of the Industry and Energy Department of the Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan.
Kanatbek Aziz (Kyrgyzstan) – Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, Doctor of Sciences, Professor, Director of the Research Institute "Geopolitics and Strategy," Advisor to the First Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Secretary-General of the AAS – Ramil Bakhtizin (Russia) was elected Secretary-General. He is an Academician, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor, and Academic Secretary of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Bashkortostan.
Honorary Academicians – World-renowned figures were unanimously elected:
Takaaki Kajita (Japan) – Nobel Laureate in Physics, Distinguished Professor at the University of Tokyo.
Atta-ur-Rahman (Pakistan) – UNESCO Laureate, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Pakistan Academy of Sciences, former Federal Minister for Science and Technology of Pakistan.
Boris Gusev (Russia) – President of the Russian and International Engineering Academies, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Laureate of State Prizes.
Olzhas Suleimenov (Kazakhstan) – Poet, public figure, Co-Chairman of the "Assembly of the Peoples of the World," Director of the UNESCO International Centre for the Rapprochement of Cultures.
Akylbek Japarov (Kyrgyzstan) – First Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers – Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor, Academician.
Establishment of the Asian Intellectual Property Organization (AIPO) and the Asian Patent Office (APO).
Creation of the Asian Impact Factor Agency (AIFA) for indexing regional scientific journals.
Formation of the Regional Center "Caucasus-Central Asia" (Chairman – Academician Adalat Muradov) and the Asian Institute of Economics (AIE) (Director – Academician Elshan Hajizade).
Launch of new AAS scientific journals – "Asian Economic Science" (Editor-in-Chief – Academician Elshan Hajizade) and "Asia of the Future" (Editor-in-Chief – Academician Emil Nasirli).
The official presentation of diplomas and the inauguration ceremony for the elected members will take place at the Second General Assembly, scheduled for the first half of 2026 in Beijing.
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The Asian Academy of Sciences has started its work in China
The Asian Academy of Sciences (AASc) is an international non-governmental organization headquartered in Hong Kong, China. It was established and registered (Registration Certificate number: 78606620) on the initiative of the Initiative Committee comprising distinguished scientists—including Chinese Top-Level National Talents, academicians of national academies of sciences, university rectors, and directors of research institutes—from China, Russia, India, Japan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, France, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Iran, Georgia, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and other countries worldwide.
The Initiative Committee is chaired by Academician, Prof. Dr. Elchin Khalilov, "B-Category Top Level Chinese National Talent ". The organization’s name, "Asian Academy of Sciences", is officially registered with the International Standard Name Identifier (ISNI).
Academician Elchin Khalilov received a high government award in China
On July 08, 2025, Elchin Khalilov was awarded the WestLake Friendship Award, the highest government award for foreign scientists in Zhejiang Province, for outstanding scientific achievements during his time at Wenzhou University. This award was presented to E.Khalilov along with 50 foreign scientists with the state status of "National Talent of the Highest Category of China" from the USA, Japan, Canada, Russia, Italy, Germany, Great Britain, India, Israel, Pakistan and other countries. (https://www.wzu.edu.cn/info/1320/100567.htm).
Valery Tupolev, Vice President of the Russian Engineering Academy, received the highest award for foreign and engineering scientists from Zhengjiang Province
On July 8, 2025, the prestigious "West Lake Friendship Award" ceremony was held in Hangzhou, China. This important international award, which is presented every two years, was received by the representative of Russia, Valery Stanislavovich Tupolev, Vice-President of the Russian Engineering Academy (RIA), the Plenipotentiary representative of RIA and the International Academic Accreditation and Attestation Committee (IAAC) in China.
Valery Tupolev was recognized among outstanding scientists, engineers and public figures from around the world for his significant contribution to the development of the economy and society of Zhejiang Province, as well as for strengthening international relations.
The award was presented to Valery Tupolev by the Governor of Zhejiang Province, Mr. Wu Weibing. Together with the certificate, he received the honorary medal "West Lake Award 2025".
In his acceptance speech, Valery Tupolev emphasized the special role of the Russian-Chinese partnership in the technological progress and economy of both countries, noting that the interaction of technical communities is crucial for the successful development and well-being of the peoples of Russia and China. This high international award highlights Valery Tupolev's contribution to strengthening friendship and cooperation between our countries.
The Asian Academy of Sciences congratulates Valery Tupolev on this high government award from Zhengjiang Province and wishes him further outstanding success in his scientific and public activities.
SCIENCE NEWS
Einstein Telescope: Unlocking a New Era in Astronomy From 250 Meters Underground
The Einstein Telescope is being built around 250 meters underground. With interferometers in the three tunnels, each ten kilometers long, it will measure collisions of black holes in the early universe. Credit: NIKHEF
The Einstein Telescope, set to begin observations in 2035, will expand our capability to detect gravitational waves, offering new insights into the universe’s most dramatic events, including neutron star collisions that form elements like gold.
It’s still just a plan, but a new telescope could soon be measuring gravitational waves. Gravitational waves are something like the sound waves of the universe. They are created, for example, when black holes or neutron stars collide. The future gravitational wave detector, the Einstein Telescope, will use the latest laser technology to better understand these waves and, thus, our universe. One possible location for the construction of this telescope is the border triangle of Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
How the Universe Makes Gold
The summer of 2017 had an extremely exciting day for astronomers: On August 17, three gravitational wave detectors registered a new signal. Hundreds of telescopes around the world were immediately pointed at the suspected point of origin and a luminous celestial body was indeed seen there. For the first time, the collision of two neutron stars was detected both optically and as a gravitational wave.
THE ASCENSION OF AI IN R&D
Many scientists are keeping an eye on AlphaFold, DeepMind’s protein structure prediction software that revolutionized how proteins are understood. DeepMind and Isomorphic Labs have recently announced how their latest model shows improved accuracy, can generate predictions for almost all molecules in the Protein Data Bank, and expand coverage to ligands, nucleic acids, and posttranslational modifications. Therapeutic antibody discovery driven by AI is also gaining popularity, and platforms such as the RubrYc Therapeutics antibody discovery engine will help advance research in this area.
Though many look at AI development excitedly, concerns over accurate and accessible training data, fairness and bias, lack of regulatory oversight, impact on academia, scholarly research and publishing, hallucinations in large language models, and even concerns over infodemic threats to public health are being discussed. However, continuous improvement is inevitable with AI, so expect to see many new developments and innovations throughout 2024.
TO THE MOON AND BEYOND
The global Artemis program is a NASA-led international space exploration program that aims to land the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon by 2025 as part of the long-term goal of establishing a sustainable human presence on the Moon. Additionally, the NASA mission called Europa Clipper, scheduled for a 2024 launch, will orbit around Jupiter and fly by Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons, to study the presence of water and its habitability. China’s mission, Chang’e 6, plans to bring samples from the moon back to Earth for further studies. The Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) mission by Japan’s JAXA plans to bring back samples from Phobos, one of the Mars moons. Boeing is also expected to do a test flight of its reusable space capsule Starliner, which can take people to low-earth orbit.
The R&D impact of Artemis extends to more fields than just aerospace engineering, though:
Robotics: Robots will play a critical role in the Artemis program, performing many tasks, such as collecting samples, building infrastructure, and conducting scientific research. This will drive the development of new robotic technologies, including autonomous systems and dexterous manipulators.
Space medicine: The Artemis program will require the development of new technologies to protect astronauts from the hazards of space travel, such as radiation exposure and microgravity. This will include scientific discoveries in medical diagnostics, therapeutics, and countermeasures.
Earth science: The Artemis program will provide a unique opportunity to study the Moon and its environment. This will lead to new insights into the Earth's history, geology, and climate.
Materials science: The extreme space environment will require new materials that are lightweight, durable, and radiation resistant. This will have applications in many industries, including aerospace, construction, and energy.
Information technology: The Artemis program will generate a massive amount of data, which will need to be processed, analyzed, and shared in real time. This will drive the development of new IT technologies, such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
THE QUANTUM COMPUTER
Speaking of missions to space, cell phones today have more processing power than the computers on the Apollo 11 mission to the moon! While it’s amazing to think about how much computers have changed and influenced space travel, it’s even more amazing to think about how much potential there is in the future as computers only keep getting faster, a lot faster.
NASA is currently working with Google to create the world’s first quantum computer. This computer’s processor will be about 3,600 times faster than the computers of today, which means some huge scientific advances will be possible in the near future. According to Brad Pietras of Lockheed, quantum computing will be most beneficial initially in the fields of drug discovery, cybersecurity, business, finance, investment, health care, logistics, and planning.
The quantum computer is one science experiment that will surely influence the science experiments of the future. At what cost? Once it’s done, the estimated cost for the first quantum computers is $15 million.
More: https://financesonline.com/10-worlds-most-expensive-science-experiments/
CURIOSITY
To shed some light on how the development of computers has changed the way that scientists are able to study outer space, you don’t need to look any further than the famous Curiosity.
Curiosity is a robotic Mars explorer that landed on Mars in August of 2012 as a part of NASA’s larger Mars Exploration program. The goals of this rover’s mission are to study geology and climate of the planet and to investigate whether the planet has ever had an environment where life could have occurred. Curiosity is also looking at the habitability of Mars, in preparation for a future human mission to our neighboring planet.
The cost of Curiosity’s mission was $2.5 billion, $8 for every American.
More: https://financesonline.com/10-worlds-most-expensive-science-experiments/
LARGE HADRON COLLIDER
Not to let the dream of discovering the Higgs Boson particle die, the Large Hadron Collider was completed in 2008. Complete with a 27-kilometre ring of superconducting magnets, it is the most powerful particle accelerator in the world.
The completion of this project cost $10 billion to construct. It paid off in the end though when the Higgs Boson particle was finally discovered this year.
The reason why this particle was so sought after by scientists, researchers, and governments is because it can help explain the Big Bang and how the universe was created. It is the same particle that is misleadingly referred to by some as the “God Particle”.
More: https://financesonline.com/10-worlds-most-expensive-science-experiments/
