TEHRAN – The head of the Organization for the Development of International Cooperation in Science and Technology, Hossein Roozbeh, has introduced the nation’s readiness to share information and increase technological cooperation with African international locations, notably Ethiopia.
More than 10,000 knowledge-based firms are ready to share expertise with Africa, ISNA quoted Roozbeh as saying.
He made the remarks on Sunday throughout a gathering with Tagesse Chafo, Speaker of the House of Peoples’ Representatives of Ethiopia, who was paying a go to to Iran’s House of Innovation and Technology (IHiT).
Localisation of expertise and self-reliance are among the many high priorities of the nation, Roozbeh famous.
Defending Iran’s territorial integrity utilizing indigenous expertise is among the best achievements in technological growth.
African international locations are blessed with tangible and intangible property, skills, and human capital which were underneath colonial domination for years. We are ready to have interaction in intensive cooperation with pleasant African international locations to rework ‘technology for domination’ into ‘technology for prosperity’, the official highlighted.
Technology is an efficient excuse to increase scientific collaborations, create peace and safety, in addition to develop friendship.
The official quoted the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, as saying that African international locations are long-term companions and everlasting buddies of the nation.
“There are no barriers to enhancing ties with Ethiopia. Iran is fully prepared for a wide range of cooperation from scientific policymaking and sharing knowledge to joint production of goods and education,” Roozbeh additional famous.
Expanding bilateral ties with Iran a ‘priority’
On Saturday, Chafo stated that strengthening and increasing bilateral relations with Iran is a high precedence, highlighting alternatives for deeper political, financial, and cultural cooperation between the 2 international locations amid their current BRICS membership.
Speaking at a joint press convention with Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, Chafo emphasised the long-standing diplomatic ties between the 2 nations. “Diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Iran have existed for over seven decades. Today, the highest-level Ethiopian delegation is visiting Tehran to further develop these historic ties,” he stated.
Qalibaf, who hosted the Ethiopian delegation in Tehran, famous that Iran and Ethiopia have shared political and financial relations for over 70 years and goal to broaden cooperation in a number of sectors. “Ethiopia is one of Africa’s largest countries, both in terms of population and economic potential. Strengthening economic, political, and cultural relations is a natural next step,” he stated.
Both officers highlighted the significance of parliamentary diplomacy in fostering nearer ties. Qalibaf stated that friendship teams and parliamentary commissions from each international locations would work to deepen collaboration and create alternatives for joint initiatives within the shortest potential time.
Chafo burdened that Iran and Ethiopia share sturdy historic and cultural connections, and that their joint BRICS membership gives a singular platform for enhanced cooperation. “During this visit, we have laid the groundwork for stronger relations across multiple sectors and hope to see significant growth in political, economic, and cultural ties,” he stated.
The Ethiopian delegation additionally met with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to focus on avenues for increasing bilateral commerce, funding, and cultural trade applications. The go to included formal receptions by Manouchehr Mottaki, head of the Iranian-Ethiopian Parliamentary Friendship Group, and Abolfazl Amouyi, Special Assistant to the Speaker for International Affairs.
The go to underlines Iran’s ongoing curiosity in growing ties with African international locations, whereas supporting regional stability and mutual financial progress. Officials highlighted potential collaboration in agriculture, power, engineering, technical sectors, and knowledge-based industries.
MT/MG