TEHRAN – Shiraz University of Medical Sciences and Suleiman Demirel University of Türkiye have signed a memorandum of understanding on science, research and education.
The memorandum of understanding was signed by Shiraz University of Medical Sciences President Seyyed Bashir Hashemi and Suleiman Demirel University Vice President Alim Koshar.
According to the memorandum, the two universities will develop academic exchanges through the exchange of students and professors, implementation of joint research projects, and holding international courses and seminars, Mehr News Agency reported.
The signed MOU will play an important role in promoting science diplomacy and expanding international cooperation. Hashemi also pointed out that this will be the basis for sharing expertise, promoting cutting-edge technology and improving health indicators.
Koshar said this MOU is a milestone in the development of scientific research relations between the two countries. He added: “Cooperating with Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, one of the most reliable universities in Iran, will be a great opportunity to strengthen our scientific, educational and research activities.”
Iran and Turkey to strengthen scientific ties
Iranian and Turkish officials discussed ways to further advance scientific and technological cooperation, with a focus on establishing a joint research center for the digital economy.
According to the Ministry of Science’s website, at a meeting held on April 26, Mohammad Nabi Shahiki, Deputy Minister of Science at the Ministry of Innovation and Technology, and Mustafa Aydin, President of the Union of Eurasian Universities (EURAS), detailed the capabilities of each country and explored possibilities for expanding scientific cooperation.
Officials proposed the establishment of a technology transfer office, cooperation in the fields of water technology, energy and artificial intelligence, and the implementation of joint projects between Iranian and Turkish scientific and industrial research institutes with a priority on technology transfer to the industrial sector.
Both sides agreed to launch a joint research center for digital economy. Other agreed programs included a partnership to hold regular start-up events and to define joint postdoctoral projects in the fields of modern agriculture, biomaterials and biotechnology.
Officials also announced their readiness to foster ties between universities in the two countries to strengthen scientific and technological cooperation.
In February, Mazandaran Science and Technology Park and Istanbul’s Bilni Technopark discussed ways to expand technical and scientific exchanges.
According to a report from the Ministry of Science, in an online meeting, Mazandaran Science and Technology Park Director Karim Soleimani and Birni Technopark Director Zezgin Erzan emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation in the field of technology.
The two sides agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding focused on establishing a technology transfer office, supporting the establishment of Iranian-Turkish companies in both countries, and promoting Iranian companies’ entry into new markets.
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