The Iranian Minister of Science, Research, and Technology, Hussein Simayi Sarraf, has reportedly expressed Iran’s readiness to collaborate with Iraq in establishing joint science and technology parks, following a request from Iraqi higher education officials to benefit from Iran’s expertise in this field.
According to Iran’s state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). during a meeting in Tehran with Iraq’s Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Haider Abdul-Zahd, and his accompanying delegation, the two sides emphasized strengthening bilateral scientific relations, particularly in areas related to university students, research, and technology.
Highlights from the Meeting:
- Collaboration on Science Parks:
- Minister Sarraf affirmed Iran’s preparedness to create joint science and technology parks in Iraq.
- Iraq has drawn inspiration from Iran’s experience, leading to the approval of relevant legislation in the Iraqi Parliament.
- Educational Exchange:
- Iran expressed interest in welcoming more Iraqi students, particularly in its prominent universities located in provinces bordering Iraq.
- Iraq proposed the reciprocal acceptance of Iranian students in Iraqi universities and the allocation of 100 scholarships for Iranian students.
- Language and Cultural Integration:
- The deputy minister emphasized the importance of Iraqi students learning Persian to deepen their understanding of Iranian culture and knowledge.
- Joint University Initiatives:
- Both sides explored collaborative opportunities, with plans to finalize agreements during a joint meeting of Iranian and Iraqi universities scheduled to take place in Karbala.
- Future Cooperation:
- The Iraqi delegation extended an invitation to the Iranian Minister of Science to attend the Karbala meeting, underscoring the commitment to further solidifying ties in education and technology.
(Source: IRNA)
