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a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to foster scientific ties.Since University of Tehran is a member of BRICS Science, Technology, and
Innovation (STI) cooperation, the MOU also aims to establish relations with universities and research centers in BRICS member states, IRNA
reported.During a meeting that was held online on Saturday, 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
institutions and research centers to cooperate with BIEA.BIEA is a prominent organization in fostering international cooperation and
exchange; it maintains close ties with BRICS as well as Chinese government institutions
Globally, the association is considered an advisory body to the United Nations, interacting with various centers in more than 50 countries
around the world, particularly BRICS member countries.Iran to foster scientific ties with ChinaIranian universities are exploring the
potential for developing scientific and research collaborations with Chinese institutions under the strategic partnership with China.During
a meeting held on April 10 in China, Saeed Habiba, the 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
programs, expanding technological ties, scientific interactions, and sharing expertise.During the meeting, Habiba elaborated on the academic
Chinese technology parks to become more familiar with their technological capacities and scientific achievements.Iran and China officially
signed the document for 25-year comprehensive cooperation in March 2021.Iran, BRICS to develop Scientific tiesIn April 2024, representatives
from Iranian universities and higher education institutes and the BRICS Expert Council held a meeting in Tehran to discuss ways to expand
scientific cooperation.It was the first meeting held on the topic of scientific research and technological initiatives.During the meeting,
Victoria Panova, head of the council who is also Vice-Rector of HSE University in Russia, and Omid Rezaei-Far, an official with the Ministry
Panova as saying.She also noted that unlike what is imagined, the BRICS group is not merely an economic group, it is here to introduce the
expand scientific cooperation with member states of this international organizationMT/MG
This article first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times
