DUSHANBE, February 3, 2015, Asia-Plus — Issues related to conduct of joint geophysical surveys by geological agencies of Tajikistan and Finland and Afghan geophysics have reportedly been discussed at a meeting of senior representatives of the Main Geology Directorate under the Government of Tajikistan and the Geological Survey of Finland.
According to the Main Geology Directorate press center, these trilateral surveys are expected to be carried out in the framework of an appropriate document that was signed in Istanbul, Turkey in December last year.
Representative of the Geological Survey of Finland, Yukka Multala, noted that short-term courses on GIS and ArGIS systems designed to store and analyze geographical data and work with maps and geographic information will be organized.
We will recall that the Main Geology Directorate of Tajikistan and the Geological Survey of Finland signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation (MoU) in Dushanbe in September last year. The document was signed in the framework of the project, Mineral Resources for Development in Tajikistan, designed for 2014-2017.
The document reportedly aims to promote expansion of bilateral cooperation between Tajikistan and Finland on development of the current geoportal, exchange of information, conducting geophysical surveys for development of mineral resources, etc.
Established in June 1938, the Main Geology Directorate of Tajikistan represents the country’s geological survey.
The Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) reportedly produces and disseminates geological information for industry and society that promotes systematic and sustainable use of crustal resources and the national geological endowment. Its research programs are geared to creation of innovative technology and applications. GTK is an agency of Finland’s Ministry of Employment and the Economy.
