ICT Minister meets Karbala Governor, Custodian of Imam Hussein Shrine

The meetings took place on the second and final leg of the Iranian minister’s visit to neighboring Iraq to discuss expansion of bilateral ties as well as reviewing the measures to provide enhanced services during Arbaeen mourning processions in early August.

Hashemi emphasized expanding bilateral cooperation to improve communication and telecommunications services for Arbaeen pilgrims and to share Iran's expertise in communications and advanced technologies.

Upon arrival to the city, the ICT Minister paid his respects at the shrine of Imam Hussein and then held talks with Sheikh Abdul Mahdi al-Karbalaei, the custodian of the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein.

Both sides stressed providing high-quality services to Arbaeen pilgrims and agreed on strengthening cooperation to develop communication infrastructure, enhance digital services, and make greater use of modern technologies in serving pilgrims.

Hashemi also met Seyed Nasif Jassim Al-Khattabi, the Governor General of Karbala Province.

During the meeting, the ICT Minister thanked the Iraqi government and people for their dignified hosting of the funeral procession of the martyred leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei in Iraq, describing it as a reflection of the deep bonds between the two nations.

“Iran is prepared to share its knowledge, experience, and achievements in communications, information technology, and emerging technologies with Iraq, particularly its experience in maintaining the resilience and stability of communication networks during the Ramadan War,” he said.

The Minister also expressed his appreciation in advance for the efforts and planning undertaken by the Governor General of Karbala and provincial officials to organize the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

He emphasized the need for continued coordination between Iran and Iraq to improve the quality and reliability of communication and telecommunications services for Imam Hussein's pilgrims.