TEHRAN – Iran and Iraq have signed an action plan to boost scientific cooperation.
The action plan was announced on the first day of the 2nd Iran-Iraq Science Week by Omid Rezaei Far, an official from the Ministry of Science, and Haider Abd, Iraq’s Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.・Signed by Mr. Dahed. Karbala city, Iraq, IRNA reported.
The 2nd Iran-Iraq Science Week is being held in Karbala, Iraq. This science event starts on Saturday and ends on Monday.
A joint scientific program was developed focusing on various aspects, including strengthening cooperation on the granting of scholarships for graduate and postgraduate education, in particular within the framework of the title “Research in Iraq”.
This includes organizing training courses for professors and students. Facilitate cooperation on joint scientific supervision. Exchange professors to carry out scientific research and establish a science and technology park in Iraq in cooperation under the management of higher education and scientific research in Iraq.
Awarding 200 scholarships to Iraqi students each year
Saeed Habiba, Deputy Minister of Science, Research and Technology, announced that the Iraqi Ministry of Science is ready to award 200 scholarships.
“Promoting joint activities and creating equal opportunities for the scientific and cultural development of both countries is one of our top policy priorities,” the official stressed.
He made this remark during a speech at the second Iran-Iraq Science Week.
The second Iran-Iraq Science Week aims to strengthen scientific, academic and technological ties and will bring together representatives from more than 60 top universities from both countries, IRNA reported.
This week serves as a platform to share expertise, showcase modern scientific and technological achievements and prepare new partnerships in various technological fields.
“We are also planning to develop virtual and hybrid learning platforms to attract more Iraqi students,” Habiba added.
Foreign Minister Habiba referred to the problems faced by Iraqi students in Iran and said, “We are doing our best to address these problems and improve educational conditions for students in both countries.” . We are committed to developing infrastructure, facilitating processes and addressing existing challenges. ”
The official further said that the two countries plan to develop joint research areas and require students to participate in educational programs conducted in both Iran and Iraq.
Baghdad calls for joint education program with Tehran
On January 17, Iraq’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Naeem Al-Abdi emphasized the importance of exchanging professors and students and implementing joint educational programs with Iran to meet Iraq’s scientific and research needs. emphasized.
“Iran is a role model in the region in terms of scientific advances in modern technology, nanotechnology, biotechnology and medicine. Iraq will benefit from Iran’s valuable experience and improve its technological and scientific infrastructure. We are interested in expanding the science and technology park. The establishment and expansion of the science and technology park is one of our main priorities,” IRNA quoted Al Abdi as saying.
He made the remarks during a meeting with Minister of Science, Research and Technology Hossein Simay-Salaf, underscoring the need to promote scientific exchanges and develop a comprehensive roadmap for future cooperation.
Mr. Simai-Sarraf emphasized scientific and academic exchanges as an essential means to promote sustainable development of both countries.
Simai-Sarraf noted the important role of universities in the transfer of knowledge and technology, and emphasized joint research and the organization of educational courses.
“Iran is ready to share expertise with Iraq in various fields, including expanding science and technology parks, developing research infrastructure, and exchanging professors and students,” the official said.
Gholam Reza Abazari, Iran’s Cultural Attaché to Iraq, announced that during the first Iran-Iraq Science Week held in Mashhad, Iran from October 9th to 12th, several memorandums of understanding leading to the expansion of scientific ties were announced. He said that this resulted in him signing the . Opportunities for further operational cooperation opened up in various areas.
However, Abazari pointed out that the importance of this event is not limited to the exchange of knowledge, but also provides an opportunity to strengthen communication among scientific elites, develop joint technologies and strengthen academic infrastructure.
The official went on to say that Iran-Iraq Science Week is more than a scientific event. It is a key point in strengthening science diplomacy and building strategic connections for a brighter future.
“Coordination meetings have already been held with Iranian and Iraqi officials to discuss the details of the plan and how to realize joint scientific research goals,” Abazari added.
On January 14, Prime Minister Al-Abdi announced in a meeting with Prime Minister Simai Salaf that Iraq is interested in benefiting from Iran’s experience and knowledge in establishing a science and technology park.
According to IRNA news agency, the official emphasized Iran’s strong capabilities in the field of technology, saying, “Regulations have been passed for technology parks established in the country, and we are ready to take advantage of Iranian expertise.” ” he said.
“Strengthening cooperation between Iraqi and Iranian universities will improve the scientific capabilities of both countries and help solve their problems,” Al-Abdi said.
The official stressed that scientific cooperation between Iran and Iraq should be on par with political and cultural relations.
Shimaei Saraf highlighted Iran’s extensive experience in establishing technology and knowledge-based enterprises and said that Iran is ready to share its experience in establishing science and technology parks and support Iraq through consultations and providing investment opportunities. said.
The official also announced that Iranian universities such as Iran University of Science and Technology, Sharif University of Technology and Mashhad Ferdowsi University will open branches in Iraq.
He emphasized the common interests and commonalities between Iran and Iraq, saying that existing agreements and memorandums should be implemented as both countries are interested in developing relations in the field of science and technology.
Referring to the second Iran-Iraq Science Week, the official said that Iranian universities are preparing a roadmap to promote scientific cooperation between the two countries, which will be announced at the event. Ta.
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During the five-day meeting, a memorandum of understanding was signed to expand science and technology relations, implement joint research projects and develop joint cooperation between scientific research centers of the two countries.
The memorandum contained a number of cooperation files, including graduate research opportunities, joint supervision and development of doctoral programs, exchange of students between universities, and mutual fellowship in various professional, cultural, artistic and sports programs. . “They will not only benefit from the laboratory services and logistics facilities of the universities of both countries, but also have access to joint research projects,” INA said, citing the website of Iraq’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
The MoU also includes scientific cooperation in the field of training and exchange of scientific consultations on curriculum and academic courses, while establishing a committee from both sides to coordinate, follow up and facilitate implementation procedures. agreed to do so. ”
Mr. Dahed, who heads the delegation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, said that the science week between the two countries encapsulates the level of understanding and coordination between the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. He said that. According to the Baghdad University website, studies on the science, research and technology of the Islamic Republic of Iran have been conducted and the dialogue held in Baghdad has been completed.
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