Tehran – Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary is the coordinator general of the Ministerial Commission on Science and Technology Cooperation (Comstech), who says that Iran relies on indigenous technology to play an important role in artificial intelligence (AI).
As a member of the Islamic Cooperation Organization (OIC), the country’s achievements in various technical sectors are important, the IRNA quotes Choudhary as saying. He spoke about the bystanders of the second ministerial meeting of the Islamic Cooperative Organization (OIC-15) Dialogue Platform, held from May 17 to 19.
Officials said Iran is one of the great members of the OIC. A country that is self-sufficient in all fields by relying on the indigenous technology sector. Despite the sanctions, the country continues to develop and is expected to play an important role in AI, he pointed out.
Second Ministerial Conference of OIC-15
The second ministerial meeting of the OIC-15 Dialogue Platform took place from May 17th to 19th.
The theme of the three-day meeting focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and was entitled “AI: A Excellence Strategy, Science and Technology Innovation Using the Bright Future of the Islamic World.”
The event served as a platform to promote regional cooperation by strengthening scientific diplomacy. It also provided an opportunity to review and discuss issues in Islamic countries in the technology sector, the IRNA reported.
The conference was primarily focused on AI in higher education and focused on challenges and opportunities, as well as the impact of AI on economic development. Additionally, the first multilateral document (AI) on artificial intelligence in Islamic countries was scheduled to be approved during the meeting.
On May 17, participants discussed and exchanged the opinions of AI, and the delegation’s director presented a speech. The Minister of Science or his representatives then held a bilateral meeting.
On the bystanders of the event, an exhibition of Iran’s achievements in the science, technology and AI sectors was held to showcase the capabilities of knowledge-based companies.
The OIC is the second largest organization after the UN, with membership in 57 states spread across four continents.
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