Within the framework of the II Asian Women’s Forum, women scientists from Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan have united on a common dialogue platform under the theme “Women’s Leadership in Science: Contemporary Challenges, Innovative Solutions, and Scientific Cooperation.”

Among the distinguished participants of the prestigious forum is Raima Shirinovna Hakimova, Vice-Rector of The Academy of Public Policy and Administration under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, alongside leading women scientists and public figures from Central Asia and Azerbaijan.

Panel sessions held within the forum focused on pressing issues related to ensuring regional development through science and innovation, as well as key factors of sustainable development, including ecology, artificial intelligence, cultural heritage, and public health.

The forum serves as an important platform for advancing scientific diplomacy among the countries of the region, expanding the participation of women scientists in the international academic arena, and promoting science as a strategic driver of sustainable development.