TEHRAN The 2nd Iran-Iraq Science Week is set up to be held from January 18 to 20 in the city of Karbala, Iraq.The event aims to boost clinical, academic, and technological relations; it will combine representatives from over 60 of the very best universities in the two nations, IRNA reported.The week will serve as a platform for sharing proficiency, showcasing modern-day sci-tech accomplishments, and setting the stage for new partnerships in various technical fields.Irans cultural connect in Iraq, Gholam-Reza Abazari, said the very first Iran-Iraq Science Week, which was held in Mashhad, Iran, from October 9 to 12, resulted in signing numerous memorandums of understanding that led to the expansion of scientific relations and opened up chances for more operational cooperation in various fields.However, the significance of the occasion is not restricted to the exchange of understanding, it likewise offers a chance to increase communication among clinical elites, establish joint technologies, and reinforce scholastic infrastructure, Abazari noted.The authorities went on to say that Iran-Iraq Science Week is beyond a clinical event; it is a key point in reinforcing scientific diplomacy and establishing tactical links for a brighter future.The coordination meeting has actually already been accepted Iranian and Iraqi officials, discussing the details of the programs, and the methods to recognize joint clinical, research study goals, Abazari added.Iraq looks for Irans expertiseIraqi Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Naeem Al-Aboudi, in a conference with Science, Research, and Technology Minister, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has actually announced Iraqs interest in taking advantage of Irans experience and understanding in establishing science and innovation parks.Highlighting Irans high abilities in innovation sectors, the official said, Regulations have actually been passed to found innovation parks in the nation, and we are willing to utilize Irans knowledge, IRNA reported.Enhancing cooperation between Iraqi and Iranian universities will increase the scientific capabilities of the 2 nations and help solve their issues, Al-Aboudi noted.Highlighting that scientific cooperation between Iran and Iraq need to be on par with political and cultural relations, the Iraqi authorities said Iraqi universities are making needed arrangements for holding Iran-Iraq Science Week.Simaei-Sarraf, for his part, underscored Irans substantial experience in establishing technological and knowledge-based companies, saying that Iran is prepared to share its experience in developing science and innovation parks and assist Iraq either through providing consultation or investment opportunities.The official also revealed Iranian universities, namely Iran University of Science and Technology, Sharif University of Technology, and Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, to open branches in Iraq.Referring to the shared interests and commonness in between Iran and Iraq, he stated the two countries have an interest in establishing relations in science and innovation, thus existing arrangements and memorandums must be implemented.Referring to the 2nd Iran-Iraq Science Week, which will be held in Karbala, the official stated Iranian universities have actually prepared a roadmap to promote clinical cooperation between the 2 countries which will exist at the event.First Science WeekDuring the five-day conference, memorandums of understanding were signed to broaden clinical and technological relations, carry out joint research study jobs, and establish joint cooperation in between the clinical and proving ground of the 2 countries.The memorandums of understanding consisted of a number of cooperation files, consisting of research study opportunities for graduates, joint supervision and advancement of the post-doctoral course, in addition to the exchange of trainees in between universities and shared fellowship in different specializations, cultural, artistic and sports programs, and joint research study projects, in addition to benefiting from laboratory services and logistical devices at the universities of the 2 nations, INA quoted the website of the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, as saying.The memorandums also included scientific cooperation in the field of training, and the exchange of clinical assessments connected to curricula and scholastic courses, while it was consented to form a committee from both celebrations to collaborate, follow up, and assist in application procedures.MT/ MG