Afghanistan, Qatar research centers agree to expand academic cooperation

Afghanistan’s Center for Strategic Studies (CSS) and Qatar’s Center for International Policy Research (CIPR) have agreed to strengthen cooperation through joint research and academic initiatives following a virtual meeting between the two institutions.
According to a statement issued by CSS, the meeting focused on exploring institutional collaboration and opportunities for joint research on regional issues and policy-related topics.
Dr. Abdul Hai Qanit, Director General of CSS, emphasized the importance of cooperation between research institutions and highlighted the role of Track 1.5 diplomacy in supporting informed policymaking and fostering dialogue on regional challenges.
The two sides discussed a range of regional developments and agreed to expand cooperation through joint research projects, policy papers, expert exchanges, and broader academic networking.
The agreement is expected to enhance knowledge-sharing and strengthen research ties between the two institutions as they seek to contribute to policy discussions and regional understanding.



