Tehran – The Caspian International Campus of the University of Tehran and the Beijing International Exchange Association (BIEA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to foster scientific connections.
As Tehran University is a member of BRICS Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) cooperation, MOU also aims to establish relationships with universities and research centres in BRICS member countries, the IRNA reported.
At a meeting held online on Saturday, the two agreed to expand cooperation on the development of joint strategies for the expansion and exchange of education, research, science, technology and entrepreneurship. Establish and expand communication networks among university and research and technology center experts. Focusing on innovative environments and knowledge-based startups, he participates in the annual BRICS technology contest, and participates in further expanding scientific and technological achievements at Tehran University and other universities across the country.
According to the MOU, Tehran University can introduce other institutions and research centres to work with BiEA.
BIEA is a prominent organization that promotes international cooperation and exchange. It maintains close ties with BRICS as well as Chinese government agencies. Globally, the association is considered an advisory body to the United Nations and interacts with a variety of centres in more than 50 countries around the world, particularly BRICS member countries.
Iran promotes scientific ties with China
Iranian universities are investigating the possibility of developing scientific research cooperation with Chinese institutions under a strategic partnership with China.
At a conference held in China on April 10th, Deputy Minister of Science, Research and Technology Saeed Habiba and Secretary-General of the China Scholarship Board, Sheng Jianxue discussed ways to develop scientific cooperation between universities in the two countries.
The conference focused on holding joint academic courses, exchanging professors and students, expanding government scholarship programs, expanding technical relationships, scientific interactions and sharing expertise.
During the meeting, Habiba detailed academic and scientific possibilities, as well as Iran’s capabilities.
On the sidelines of the conference, Iranian officials visited one of China’s technology parks to become familiar with technical capabilities and scientific achievements.
Iran and China formally signed the document in March 2021 for a comprehensive cooperation of 25 years.
Iran, BRICS to develop scientific connections
In April 2024, representatives from Iranian universities and institutions of higher education and the BRICS Specialist Council held a meeting in Tehran to discuss ways to expand scientific cooperation.
This was the first meeting on the topic of scientific research and technology initiatives.
During the meeting, Victoria Panova, the council director who is also vice-president of the HSE University in Russia, and Omid Rezaei-Far, an employee of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, explored ways to enhance scientific and technical connections.
“Despite the brutal sanctions, Iran has achieved many achievements in the fields of agriculture, biotechnology, technology and engineering science,” Irib cited Panova as saying.
She also stated that unlike what is envisioned, the BRICS group is not just an economic group, but that it is here that it will introduce a large capacity of BRICS from a science and technology perspective.
Panova continued to emphasize Iran’s ability and preparation to expand scientific cooperation with member states of this international organization
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