Tehran, Yerevan discuss expanding cooperation in advanced technologies
Iran and Armenia have discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation in advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, aerospace, nanotechnology and telecommunications, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said.
Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Khalil Shirgholami met with Armenian Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence Davit Tadevosyan to discuss opportunities for closer scientific and technological ties, the ministry said in a report carried by IRNA on Friday.
The two sides highlighted the countries’ historical, cultural and scientific ties and stressed the potential to use their technical expertise and skilled workforces to strengthen cooperation.
Tadevosyan said there was considerable potential to expand bilateral ties in these fields and expressed hope that cooperation would become more comprehensive and effective in the near future, according to Armenia’s Public Radio.
Shirgholami highlighted Iran’s technological capabilities, particularly its achievements in nanotechnology, and said he was willing to support further cooperation within the scope of his responsibilities.
The discussions also covered digital solutions, telecommunications and the possibility of implementing joint programs and initiatives.
Both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening links between Iranian and Armenian technology companies, startups and innovation centers, as well as exchanging expertise and developing joint initiatives.
They also stressed the need to approve a memorandum of understanding between the relevant institutions of the two countries to provide a basis for closer cooperation and create more opportunities for joint projects.
At the end of the meeting, Shirgholami invited Tadevosyan to visit Iran to learn about the country’s technological achievements and discuss practical steps to expand bilateral cooperation.