Message by the Secretary of State for Science, Technology and Innovation, Xavier Estico, on World Science Day for Peace and Development – November 10, 2026 |11 November 2026

Secretary of State for Science, Technology and Innovation, Xavier Estico

‘Where there is no science, there can be no cooperation’

“Today, as we mark World Science Day for Peace and Development, we celebrate a simple but powerful truth, science is one of humanity's greatest bridges. This year's theme, ‘Finding common ground through science diplomacy’, reminds us that where there is no science, there can be no cooperation, and where there is no cooperation, there can be no lasting progress.

“It is fitting that this day coincides with the Digital Economic Transformation Forum, where local stakeholders, international partners, United Nations organisations and private-sector leaders from around the world have gathered under one roof. Their presence is a testament to a shared conviction, that knowledge, research, technology and innovation are the engines of the digital economy, and that science diplomacy is the compass guiding them toward peace and shared prosperity.

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