Science VP, ICT minister set roadmap for high-tech cooperation
The Iranian vice president for science, technology and knowledge-based economy and the minister of information and communications technology (ICT) jointly charted a roadmap for future cooperation aimed at strengthening collaboration in the key domains of artificial intelligence, quantum, and cybersecurity.
The joint meeting was held between Vice President for Science and Technology Hossein Afshin and Minister of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Sattar Hashemi with the goal of strengthening scientific and technological cooperation, IRNA reported.
The primary focus of the meeting was to chart a specific roadmap for future cooperation in key areas, including artificial intelligence, quantum, and cybersecurity.
During the meeting, Afshin pointed to the proximity of the activity domains of the Science Vice-Presidency and the ICT Ministry, stating, "Both organizations are striving to develop the country's knowledge-based economy and digital economy ecosystem."
The vice president for science and technology further emphasized the importance of joint cooperation with the ICT Ministry in key areas, including ICT security, artificial intelligence and quantum.
Concluding his remarks, Afshin emphasized the science vice-presidency's desire for close cooperation with the ICT Ministry regarding knowledge-based digital economy companies and assessing their performance, stressing that the goal of the cooperation is to guide and provide targeted support to companies in future-oriented domains.