TEHRAN – Science Minister Hossein Simai-Salaf held separate talks with Pakistan’s Federal Minister of Education Wajiha Kamal and Nigeria’s Education Minister Swaiba Ahmad to explore ways to develop science and technology relations between Iran and the other two countries.
Officials met on the sidelines of the 43rd General Assembly of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which will be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from October 30 to November 13.
In talks with Pakistani officials, both sides emphasized the cultural and civilizational ties between the two countries and called for expanded scientific, academic and educational cooperation.
Citing famous Iranian poets such as Hafez and Saadi, Kamal emphasized that cultural commonalities are a valuable asset. She also praised Iran’s achievements in technology and digital transformation.
Simai-Sarraf expressed readiness to share scientific and technological expertise with Pakistan.
Simai-Sallaf, who met with Nigerian officials, said Nigeria is an important country in Africa and stressed the promotion of cooperative efforts. Iran is interested in expanding scientific ties between the two countries through the exchange of students and professors, as well as implementing joint projects in the oil, gas and mining sectors.
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