Tehran plans to expand cooperation with Rome in water, soil sectors
Iran underlined on Saturday the development of technical cooperation with Italy, particularly in the fields of water and soil.
During a meeting between Iran’s deputy minister of agriculture and the Iranian ambassador to Italy, emphasis was placed on developing technical cooperation with the European country, especially in water and soil, Mehr reported.
During this meeting, a report on the status of a recent summit and the necessity of expanding technical relations between Iran and international institutions was presented.
Alireza Sabouri, the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Rome, pointing to the existing capacities within the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), called for maximizing the use of the organization's capability in transferring up-to-date technical knowledge and welcomed the expansion of technical relations, especially in the specialized fields of water and soil.
Announcing the readiness of the Iranian Embassy in Rome to facilitate technical cooperation, Sabouri underscored the capabilities of major agricultural research and planning companies in Italy.
"The Iranian Embassy in Rome is prepared to play a role in establishing connections and developing cooperation with these companies," he added.
At the conclusion of the meeting, it was agreed that the essential topics and subjects for the water and soil sectors would be officially communicated in writing by the Ministry of Agriculture to the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Rome.