The Minister of Information and Communications Technology Seyed Sattar Hashemi and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran Imran Ahmed Siddiqui stressed strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of ICT.
Iran’s ICT Minister expressed appreciation for the supportive positions adopted by the Pakistani government and people during the Israeli-US imposed war, emphasizing the need to turn the two countries’ shared capabilities into practical cooperation programs.
In a meeting, Hashemi condemned the aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran, particularly those targeting innocent people and civilian infrastructure.
Emphasizing the need to protect the country’s vital and strategic infrastructure, Hashemi described attacks on infrastructure as contrary to international principles and regulations.
He stated that maintaining the resilience of communications networks and safeguarding critical infrastructure are essential to national security and the continued provision of public services.
He also thanked the Pakistani government and people for their supportive stance during the war, describing the historic and friendly relations between the two nations as a valuable foundation for expanding ties across various sectors, particularly emerging technologies.
Expanding private-sector engagement
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed opportunities and potential areas for enhancing ICT ties emphasizing the importance of drawing on their respective technical, professional and technological capabilities.
Key topics discussed included expanding cooperation between companies and private-sector stakeholders, exchanging specialized knowledge and expertise, strengthening technological engagement, and pursuing joint programmes in information and communications technology.
The two sides also stressed the importance of strengthening ties between their respective specialized institutions and organizations and creating the necessary conditions for practical cooperation.
Referring to the role of information and communications technology in economic development and improving productivity across regional countries, the Iranian minister stressed the need to translate the shared capabilities and common interests of Iran and Pakistan into practical programs and effective cooperation.
Emphasis on coordination in international forums
Cooperation between the two countries within international unions, forums and organizations related to communications and information technology were also discussed.
Emphasizing the importance of creating synergies in this field, both sides underlined the need to adopt constructive and coordinated positions on shared international issues.
In this regard, strengthening ongoing consultations and making use of each other’s capabilities to support shared views and interests in specialized international forums were identified as areas for further cooperation.
The meeting was held with the aim of consolidating the friendly relations between Iran and Pakistan and enhancing bilateral cooperation in communications and information technology.