TEHRAN – Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani and Spain’s Ambassador to Iran Antonio Sánchez Benedito Gaspar met here on Tuesday to explore ways to boost cooperation, especially in areas related to urban management.
Mehr News Agency reported on Tuesday that Zakani elaborated on Tehran’s management model, saying: “To manage the city, we benefit from the participation of the elite, the community and the people.”
He added that the city administration has been successful in developing the capital, thanks to an eight-fold increase in financial resources over the past four years. “Transportation, environment, air pollution, technology and smart city development will therefore experience fundamental changes in the coming years.”
Zakani said Tehran will become one of the most technologically advanced cities in the future, adding that Tehran, Madrid and Barcelona can promote cooperation in technology, transportation and other fields.
The Spanish envoy emphasized the respectful relationship between the two countries. The official said the Spanish embassy was not closed, unlike other European countries, because “we are interested in interacting with Iran in times of crisis and peace,” referring to recent challenges in Iran, including the 12-day war imposed by Israel on the country.
Sánchez Benedito Gaspar also welcomed the idea of strengthening ties between Tehran, Madrid and Barcelona, and expressed interest in following up on specific areas, especially transport, to develop cooperation.
Smart City Exhibition and Conference
Tehran held the 6th Iran Smart City Exhibition and Conference from November 4th to 6th.
The event on the theme of smart cities and artificial intelligence in Iran was held on the occasion of World Cities Day, with the aim of promoting innovation, developing smart city infrastructure, and sharing experiences between scientific, industrial and management sectors, IRNA reported.
In the exhibition section, a range of companies, associations, municipalities and technology institutions are showcasing their latest products, designs and achievements in areas related to smart cities and artificial intelligence.
It focused on smart urban management systems and public services, data infrastructure, Internet of Things and big data analytics, smart transportation and clean energy, new technologies in education, health, and urban environments.
The conference was hosted by Iran Institute of Information Science and Technology (Irandoc).
The conference featured a series of expert panels, scientific conferences, and policy discussions exploring the latest achievements and challenges in the fields of smart cities, urban data, artificial intelligence, and digital governance. Professors, managers, and technology experts shared their opinions.
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