The president calls scientific justice the basis of world peace, security.
Tehran, Irena -. President Massoud Pazhkian says that global justice cannot be achieved without scientific justice, and describes scientific justice as one of the pillars of just peace and human security in the world.
In a message to the Fifth International Conference of the Global Alliance Against Scientific Apartheid, held under the theme For Justice in Science and Technology in the New Global Order, President Pazhkian said on Tuesday that global justice cannot be achieved without fairness in the production, access and benefits of scientific and technological progress.
According to him, scientific and technological apartheid goes beyond denying certain countries access to research facilities and achievements. It also included the discriminatory use of scientific abilities and research resources to establish monopolies, create dependencies and widen gaps between countries.
Such practices, the president said, contradict the cross-border nature of science and the ethical principles governing scientific research.
President Pazhkian emphasized that science should not be used as a tool of control or supremacy, but should serve humanity by facing common challenges, reducing development gaps, improving public welfare and strengthening peace and understanding between nations.
He identified sanctions, threats and assassination of scientists, researchers and attacks on scientific institutions and research as one of the most alarming manifestations of scientific apartheid.
Referring to the killing of Iranian scientists during recent wars, the President said that protecting the lives and safety of researchers and safeguarding scientific environments has become an important international concern.