ICT underscores boost in Tehran-Tokyo sci-tech cooperation
Iranian Minister of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Sattar Hashemi emphasized enhancing cooperation with Japan in cutting-edge technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence, knowledge transfer, and specialized human resource development.
During a meeting with Tsukada Tamaki, Japan’s ambassador to Iran, Hashemi highlighted Iran’s vast scientific and technological capacities and stressed the need to advance collaboration in advanced technologies, as reported by IRNA.
Referencing the historical record of scientific and research cooperation between Iran and Japan, including the establishment of Iran’s Telecommunications Research Center (now the ICT Research Institute), Hashemi called for expanded engagement in knowledge-based fields.
Emphasizing the importance of advancing educational and research cooperation, the minister told the ambassador, “Knowledge transfer in communications and information technology, along with training specialized human resources, could serve as a key pillar of collaboration between Iran and Japan. We are prepared to share Iran’s scientific capacities in this path by leveraging Japan’s successful experiences.”
Highlighting Iran’s academic capabilities, especially in Artificial Intelligence, he added, “Your precise understanding of Iran’s scientific potential and acknowledgment of the highly cited nature of Iranian research papers in academic circles could deepen scientific and technological ties between our two countries.”
Japan’s ambassador expressed satisfaction with Iran’s scientific and technological advancements during the meeting, noting the long-standing bilateral relations, stating that, “Iran possesses significant capacities in such fields.”
The ambassador also announced that he would relay the discussed topics to the Japanese government and expressed hope for strengthening bilateral relations during his mission in Iran.
Key areas of mutual emphasis during the meeting included the development of communication infrastructure, expanding emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT), exchanging experiences in digital policymaking, and fostering joint research collaborations.