Tehran – The second ministerial meeting of the Islamic Cooperative Organization (OIC-15) Dialogue Platform is scheduled to begin tomorrow in Tehran.
The theme of the three-day meeting focuses on artificial intelligence (AI), entitled “AI: A Excellence Strategy, Science and Technology Innovation Using the Bright Future of the Islamic World.”
The event will serve as a platform to promote regional cooperation by strengthening scientific diplomacy. The IRNA also reported that it provides an opportunity to review and discuss issues in Islamic countries in the technology sector.
The conference focuses primarily on AI in higher education, with a focus on challenges and opportunities, and the impact of AI on economic development. Additionally, the first multilateral document (AI) on artificial intelligence in Islamic countries will be approved during the meeting.
Science Minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf will give a speech at the opening ceremony. A panel meeting of experts follows.
There will also be a report on the implementation of the decisions made at the first ministerial meeting at Almati, with the date and venue for the next meeting being determined.
On Monday, participants will discuss and exchange AI’s views, and the delegation’s director will present a speech. The Minister of Science or his representatives will then hold a bilateral meeting.
On the bystanders of the event, an exhibition of Iran’s achievements in the science, technology and AI sectors will be held to showcase the capabilities of knowledge-based companies.
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The Islamic Cooperation Organization (OIC) is the second largest organization after the UN, with membership in 57 states spread across four continents.
In 2016, the OIC Dialogue Platform initiative was proposed by Kazakhstan, with 15 major countries including Kazakhstan, Iran, Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia taking part in the technology.
The initiative was approved at the 46th and 47th meetings of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) in 2018 and 2019.
The platform aims to enhance the scientific and technological potential of Islamic nations and provide solutions to challenges in these areas, including the environment and energy.
Expertise in science, technology and innovation, systematic challenges identification, development of solutions, and strengthening strategic partnerships between participating countries and international partners are the main goals of the OIC.
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