TEHRAN – Iran aims to strengthen cooperation with regional countries by establishing links with science and technology parks in neighboring countries.
“Regional countries, especially Iraq, are interested in establishing science and technology parks. They are looking to leverage Iranian experience and expertise in this field,” IRNA said, Hossein Simai Salaf, Minister of Science, Research and Technology quoted the statement.
“Now that we have the groundwork in place, we will provide scientific consultancy services to Iraq and other interested countries in the region.”
Foreign Minister Simaei Saraf mentioned the 2nd Iran-Iraq Science Week, which was held in the Iraqi city of Karbala from January 18th to 20th, in which both countries will award 200 scholarships to students studying in the other country. He said he agreed.
During the event, Iranian and Iraqi officials followed up on the 176 agreements signed during the first Iran-Iraq Science Week held in Mashhad, Iran, from October 9th to 12th. he pointed out.
The 2nd Iran-Iraq Science Week aims to strengthen scientific, academic and technological ties and brought together representatives of more than 60 excellent universities from both countries.
The week also served as a platform to share expertise, showcase modern scientific and technological achievements and set the stage for new partnerships in various technological fields.
Tehran, Baghdad Ink Action Plan
Iran and Iraq signed an action plan to strengthen scientific cooperation.
The action plan was announced on the first day of the second Iran-Iraqi Science Week by Omid Rezaei Far, an official from the Ministry of Science, and Haider Abd Dahed, Iraq’s Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, IRNA reported. It was signed.
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.
Iraq calls for joint education program with Tehran
On January 18, 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. .
“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 this remark during a meeting with Simai Saraf, 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.
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