Chemistry. Research on problems in electrochemistry and the chemistry of polymers, of natural products, and of metals and alloys, as well as the develop- ment of improved chemical technology, especially materials processing; practical application of the latest achievements of chemistry to industry, construction and other sectors of the economy;
Meteorology and hydrology. Meteorological and hydrological research, in- cluding methods of collection, evaluation and transmission of data and their utilisation for weather forecasting and hydrology forecasting;
Oceanography. Oceanographic research, including the study of air/sea interactions;
Seismological research. Study and forecasting of earthquakes and associated geological changes; development and research of technology of seism-resisting constructions;
Research on glaciology, permafrost and problems of life under conditions of cold. Research on glaciology and permafrost; transportation and construction technologies; human adaptation to climatic extremes and changes in the living conditions of indigenous populations;
Computer, communication and information technologies. Development of computers as well as of telecommunications and information systems; technology associated with computers and telecommunications, including their use for management systems, for production processes, for automation, for the study of economic problems, in scientific research and for the collection, processing and dissemination of information;
Space research. Space exploration and the study of the earth's natural re- sources and the natural environment by remote sensing in particular with the assistance of satellites and rocket-probes;
Medicine and public health. Research on cardiovascular, tumour and virus diseases, molecular biology, neurophysiology; development and testing of new drugs; study of contemporary problems of pediatrics, gerontology and the organisation and techniques of medical services;
Environmental research. Research on specific scientific and technological problems related to human environment.
Forms and methods of co-operation
Express their view that scientific and technological co-operation should, in particular, employ the following forms and methods:
exchange and circulation of books, periodicals and other scientific and technological publications and papers among interested organisations, scientific and technological institutions, enterprises and scientists and technologists, as well as participation in international programmes for the abstracting and indexing of publications;
exchanges and visits as well as other direct contacts and communications among scientists and technologists, on the basis of mutual agreement and other arrangements, for such purposes as consultations, lecturing and conducting research, including the use of laboratories, scientific libraries, and other documentation centres in connection therewith;
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