ICT Minister stresses tech diplomacy, int’l partnership in space projects

He made the remarks on Thursday at two separate weekly meetings with directors of the ministry’s international and space departments.

At the meeting to review the performance of the Deputy for Technology, Innovation and International Affairs, Hashemi reiterated the role of technology diplomacy in advancing the country's objectives.

The ICT Minsters urged his colleagues to make use of opportunities to expand international interactions, accelerate the implementation of transformative programs, and strengthen the status of Iran in international forums.

“It is necessary to design and implement a new path for activating technology diplomacy so that existing capacities can be used more effectively to develop international cooperation,” Hashemi stated.

“This field requires greater speed in implementation and follow-up,” he added, “We must witness a tangible leap in international interactions and partnerships.”

“It plays an important role in defending the rights of the Iranian nation in international forums,” Hashemi noted.

And at the meeting with the telecommunications space agencies, he said that the ICT Ministry’s space programs should be aligned with the real needs of society.

Hashemi also stressed importance of foreign partnerships in the development of satellite constellations.

"Space projects should be pursued with a focus on creating added value and providing tangible services to the public."

"Activating economic capacities in the space sector is one of the main priorities of the Government. The ground must be set for delivering sustainable and high-quality services based on space technologies to the public,” he added.

“Development of international cooperation and the use of the capacity of foreign partnerships, especially in the field of satellite constellations are important pillars of this sector's future plans,” the ICT Minister noted.