Tehran, Beijing to Further Expand Scientific Relations
In a meeting that was held online, the two sides agreed to expand cooperation on developing joint strategies for the expansion and exchange of education, research, science, technology, and entrepreneurship; establishing and expanding a communication network among experts at the university and research and technology centers; participating in organizing annual BRICS technology competitions with a focus on an innovative environment and knowledge-based start-ups in order to further expand scientific and technological achievements in University of Tehran and other universities in the country.
The MoU aims to establish relations with universities and research centers in BRICS member states since University of Tehran is a member of BRICS Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) cooperation.
Based on the MoU, the University of Tehran can introduce other institutions and research centers to cooperate with BIEA.
Iranian universities are exploring the potential for developing scientific and research collaborations with Chinese institutions under the strategic partnership with China.
During a meeting held in China in April, Saeed Habiba, the Iranian deputy minister of science, research, and technology, and Sheng Jianxue, the secretary-general of the China Scholarship Council, discussed ways for developing scientific cooperation between the universities of the two countries.
The meeting centered around holding joint academic courses, exchanging professors and students, growing government scholarship programs, expanding technological ties, scientific interactions, and sharing expertise.
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