Invited by ITP Prof. DING Lin, Prof. Sakiev Kadyrbek, Director of the Institute of Geology, National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan (better known as the Kyrgyz Republic Institute of Geology, KRIG) visited ITP during March 13-16, 2012.

Academic exchanges were conducted during his visit, including the introduction of “Ophiolites and eclogite rocks of the Tianshan” presented by Prof. Sakiev and discussions of ITP scientists with him on potentialities to locate GPS facilities and broad-band seismographs in the field.

Both sides agreed to jointly study tectonic deformation of the Pamir-Tianshan structures and conduct environmental studies in the region. An MoU was later signed between ITP director Prof. YAO Tandong and KRIG director Prof. Sakiev to ensure smooth cooperation of scientists from both institutes in these directions.