Iran, India discuss cooperation in science, publishing
Iran University Press and the Cultural department of the Indian Embassy in Iran on Wednesday discussed the development of scientific, cultural, and publishing collaborations between the two countries.
In the meeting, Amir Masoud Shahramnia, Director of Iran University Press, and Balram Shakla, Cultural Attaché of the Indian Embassy in Tehran, explored potential areas of cooperation in academic publishing, exchange of scientific works, translation of technical texts, and collaboration with Indian universities and reputable publishers, IRNA reported.
Shahramnia underlined the scientific standing and reference role of the Iran University Press in the country’s higher education system, expressing the center’s readiness to create common grounds for cooperation with universities, research centers, and reputable Indian publishers.
He also highlighted the importance of establishing sustainable scientific and publishing collaborations between Iran and India.
Shakla welcomed this approach, stressing the need to strengthen bilateral scientific, cultural, and publishing connections and leverage the common capabilities of both countries, especially in the areas of written heritage, language, and cultural studies.
Other key topics discussed at the meeting included collaboration in joint publishing, translation of scientific works, exchange of university books and resources, and designing joint projects with reputable Indian universities and scientific institutions. Both sides also exchanged views on the initial steps to define mechanisms for implementing these joint plans and continuing bilateral discussions.
The meeting was a step towards internationalizing the activities of Iran University Press and strengthening scientific and cultural diplomacy between Iran and India; a path that can lead to the signing of cooperation agreements and implementation of joint scientific and publishing projects in the future.
The Iran University Press is an institute affiliated with the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and is responsible with academic publishing affairs.