Tehran and Jakarta to Strengthen Scientific Cooperation

Farhad Yazdandoost, the head of the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology's center for international scientific cooperation, and Indonesian Ambassador to Iran, Roliansyah Sumirat, have discussed ways to strengthen research, educational, and cultural collaborations between Iran and Indonesia.

During a Monday meeting, the officials explored the potential for enhancing ties, particularly in the higher education sector, The Caspian Post reports citing Iranian media.

The two sides concurred to sign and implement new memoranda of understanding, conduct collaborative research projects, exchange professors and students, organize specialized meetings, dispatch academic delegations to reciprocal countries, and participate in regional programs.

The officials also conferred on the development of a joint industrial and technological fund to support universities and technological companies in implementing scientific research projects.

The establishment of a center for teaching Persian language in Indonesian universities to expand cultural relations between the two nations was among other issues discussed.

To promote the role of universities in regional and international science diplomacy, the officials highlighted the need for active participation in scientific meetings and networks, particularly in programs focusing on technical and vocational education and training (TVET), as well as D8 scientific initiatives.