- Promoting the progress of the mathematical, physical and natural sciences, and the study of related epistemological questions and issues
- Recognising excellence in science
- Stimulating an interdisciplinary approach to scientific knowledge
- Encouraging international interaction
- Furthering participation in the benefits of science and technology by the greatest number of people and peoples
- Promoting education and the public’s understanding of science
- Ensuring that science works to advance of the human and moral dimension of man
- Achieving a role for science which involves the promotion of justice, development, solidarity, peace, and the resolution of conflict
- Fostering interaction between faith and reason and encouraging dialogue between science and spiritual, cultural, philosophical and religious values
- Providing authoritative advice on scientific and technological matters
- Cooperating with the members of other Academies in a friendly spirit to promote such objectives.