The Minister of Information and Communications Technology Seyed Sattar Hashemi and Vishwesh Negi, India's Ambassador to Tehran, discussed ways to expand bilateral technological cooperation, strengthen professional exchanges, and enhance ties in international ICT forums.
In a meeting on Saturday, the two sides reviewed the latest
developments in bilateral relations and exchanged views on the potential and
opportunities for fostering collaboration between Tehran and New Delhi.
Identifying new areas of cooperation between state-owned
institutions and private-sector stakeholders in the ICT industries, expanding
professional exchanges, and utilizing Iran and India's scientific, technical,
and technological capabilities were among the main issues raised at the
meeting.
Both sides emphasized the importance of leveraging each
other's capabilities to deepen cooperation and create opportunities for greater
participation by professionals and specialized organizations from both
countries.
Boosting international ties
Given the regional and international standing of Iran and
India, the expansion of cooperation within specialized international
organizations and forums, particularly those related to information and
communications technology, was also highlighted.
The Iranian ICT minister and the Indian envoy stressed aligning
their respective countries’ positions, maintaining ongoing professional
consultations, and strengthening joint cooperation to ensure a more effective
presence on the international stage.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the two sides noted the potential
for expanding technological relations and agreed to continue dialogue, follow
up on the issues discussed, and develop bilateral cooperation in areas of
mutual interest.
The meeting was held as part of the ICT Ministry’s plan to
strengthen technology diplomacy and expand Iran's international relations.