President ECO Science Foundation participates in the Second Meeting of EU's CBRN-CoE Focal Points held at the Joint Research Centre (JRC), Ispra- Italy (11-13 June, 2014)

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Prof. Dr. Manzoor Hussain Soomro, President of ECO Science Foundation on the invitation of European Union (EU), participated in the second meeting of National Focal Points for EU's CBRN- Centres of Excellence (CoE) held at the Joint Research Centre site in Ispra- Italy, from 11-13 June, 2014.

The meeting constituted an important gathering at which representatives from different countries participating in the programme, came together to discuss and assess progress achieved in their respective regions and countries (in CBRN CoE projects, CBRN Needs Assessment, and the development of National Action Plans). The meeting was also attended by a number of prospective partner countries. During the three-day meeting, presentations were given by representatives of the European Commission (DG JRC, DG DEVCO and DG ECHO) and UNICRI. There were a number of presentations given on progress in ongoing projects, as well as an overview of newly added projects. The second day was split into several regional Round Table Meetings, whereas the third day gave the opportunity to discuss different thematic topics in the various Working Groups.

During the conference had bilateral meeting with the Head of CBRN Unit at DEVCO EU Mr. Adrian van der Meer as well as his Deputy Edie Maier and team, and discussed EU support to ECOSF, particularly for organizing an international conference on "Emerging Trends in Life Sciences for Sustainable Development scheduled for 9-11 October 2014 at FC College Lahore- Pakistan.