TEHRAN – The 2nd Iran-Iraq Science Week is scheduled to be held from January 18th to 20th in the Iraqi city of Karbala.
The event aims to strengthen scientific, academic and technological ties. IRNA reports that representatives from more than 60 top universities from both countries will gather.
This week serves as a platform to share expertise, showcase modern scientific and technological achievements and prepare new partnerships in various technological fields.
Gholam Reza Abazari, Iran’s Cultural Attaché to Iraq, announced that during the first Iran-Iraq Science Week held in Mashhad, Iran from October 9th to 12th, several memorandums of understanding leading to the expansion of scientific ties were announced. He said that this resulted in him signing the . Opportunities for further operational cooperation opened up in various areas.
However, Abazari pointed out that the importance of this event is not limited to the exchange of knowledge, but also provides an opportunity to strengthen communication among scientific elites, develop joint technologies and strengthen academic infrastructure.
The official went on to say that Iran-Iraq Science Week is more than a scientific event. It is a key point in strengthening science diplomacy and building strategic connections for a brighter future.
Abazari added that coordination meetings have already been held with Iranian and Iraqi officials to discuss details of the plan and ways to realize joint scientific research goals.
Iraq seeks Iranian expertise
Iraq’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Naeem Al-Abdi met with Minister of Science and Technology Hossein Simai Salaf and expressed Iraq’s interest in benefiting from Iran’s experience and knowledge in establishing a science and technology park. Announced.
According to IRNA news agency, the official emphasized Iran’s strong capabilities in the field of technology, saying, “Regulations have been passed for technology parks established in the country, and we are ready to take advantage of Iranian expertise.” ” he said.
“Strengthening cooperation between Iraqi and Iranian universities will improve the scientific capabilities of both countries and help solve their problems,” Al-Abdi said.
Iraqi officials stressed that scientific cooperation between Iran and Iraq should be on a par with political and cultural relations, and said that Iraqi universities are making the necessary preparations to host the Iran-Iraq Science Week. Ta.
Shimaei Saraf highlighted Iran’s extensive experience in establishing technology and knowledge-based enterprises and said that Iran is ready to share its experience in establishing science and technology parks and support Iraq through consultations and providing investment opportunities. said.
The official also announced that Iranian universities such as Iran University of Science and Technology, Sharif University of Technology and Mashhad Ferdowsi University will open branches in Iraq.
Noting the common interests and commonalities between Iran and Iraq, he said that existing agreements and memorandums should be implemented as both countries are interested in developing relations in the field of science and technology.
The official mentioned the second Iran-Iraq Science Week to be held in Karbala, where Iranian universities are preparing a roadmap to promote scientific cooperation between the two countries, which will be announced at the event. He said it was planned.
first science week
During the five-day meeting, a memorandum of understanding was signed to expand science and technology relations, implement joint research projects and develop joint cooperation between scientific research centers of the two countries.
The memorandum contained a number of cooperation files, including graduate research opportunities, joint supervision and development of doctoral programs, exchange of students between universities, and mutual fellowship in various professional, cultural, artistic and sports programs. . “They will not only benefit from the laboratory services and logistics facilities of the universities of both countries, but also have access to joint research projects,” INA said, citing the website of Iraq’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
The MoU also includes scientific cooperation in the field of training and exchange of scientific consultations on curriculum and academic courses, while establishing a committee from both sides to coordinate, follow up and facilitate implementation procedures. agreed to do so. ”
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