On September 9, 2011, a videoconference took place between experts from GUAM member states, entitled “Regional cooperation in the field of nanotechnologies and nanomaterials”. It took place within the framework of the GUAM Working Group on Culture, Science and Education with the participation of representatives of the Academies of Science and academic circles of the GUAM member states and GUAM Secretariat.

Participants of the videoconference exchanged information on research being carried out in the field of nanotechnologies and nanomaterials in their respective countries, as well as the prospects for development in this field. The Parties also communicated with one another about new proposals for cooperation in the field of nanotechnologies and nanomaterials and agreed to continue exchanging information on the current condition of research occurring in the field of nanotechnologies and nanomaterials in the GUAM member states.