TEHRAN (Iran News) The discussions, held as part of Iran’s 14th government’s technology-focused diplomacy agenda, aimed to strengthen ties between the two nations. Hashemi delivered an official message from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Vučić, emphasizing Iran’s commitment to deepening collaboration in communications, information technology, cutting-edge technologies, and artificial intelligence (AI).

“Iran and Serbia have long enjoyed robust relations, and today presents an opportune moment to further solidify this bond by advancing cooperation in diverse fields, particularly IT, communications, and AI,” Hashemi stated. He highlighted Iran’s readiness to expand partnerships in cybersecurity, e-governance, digital infrastructure, data transmission, and related areas to the highest level.

Addressing Vučić, Hashemi underscored Iran’s capabilities in AI, fifth-generation (5G) networks, digital infrastructure, and tech-driven startups, expressing Iran’s desire to forge a strategic partnership with Serbia. “By establishing joint research labs and sharing technical expertise, we can take significant steps toward technological advancement in the region,” he added. Hashemi also pointed to Iran’s vibrant startup ecosystem and knowledge-based companies, noting their potential to contribute to smart city projects and digital transformation initiatives.

Iran, he assured, is prepared to collaborate on training specialized workforces and sharing expertise in AI and cybersecurity. “We are confident that through knowledge exchange, joint meetings, and mutual support, we can unlock our latent potential for the sustainable development of both nations,” Hashemi concluded.

In response, President Vučić expressed gratitude for the message from President Pezeshkian and extended warm regards to his Iranian counterpart. “Iran is an influential and key player in Asia and the Middle East, and Serbia welcomes the expansion of relations with Tehran, particularly in communications and IT,” Vučić said. He revealed that he has tasked Serbia’s Minister of Information and Telecommunications with exploring cooperation with Iran in areas such as data transmission.

Vučić praised Iran’s advancements in space telecommunications, commending its achievements in designing, building, and launching remote-sensing and communication satellites. He welcomed the prospect of Serbia benefiting from Iran’s technical know-how in these fields. Additionally, noting Iran’s expertise in establishing fiber optic factories in several countries, Vučić expressed interest in leveraging this capacity for Serbia.

During the meeting, Hashemi also presented President Vučić with Pezeshkian’s message, which included Iran’s pledge to participate in the Expo 2027 event in Belgrade.

The meeting underscored both nations’ commitment to deepening ties, with technology and innovation at the forefront of their burgeoning strategic partnership.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) Seyed Sattar Hashemi, in a meeting on Wednesday evening with Nasir Abdulmohsen Abdullah Al-Khrawi, Iraq’s ambassador to Tehran, highlighted the cultural and religious ties between the two nations. He noted that Iran and Iraq have collaborated in bandwidth provision for Arbaeen ceremonies over the years, leading to significant improvements in communication infrastructure during the event.

Hashemi described enhancing cooperation in the development of a reliable communication network for Arbaeen pilgrims as crucial to ensuring better connectivity between visitors and their families, ultimately leading to greater satisfaction. He stressed that this issue should remain a priority for both countries.

The minister also referred to previous collaborations in smart governance and cybersecurity, emphasizing that sharing Iran’s experiences in these areas could be another field of cooperation with Iraq.

He mentioned Iran’s strategic plans for developing advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), stating that Iran has made serious efforts to utilize AI capabilities and is willing to extend collaboration in this domain with Iraq.

Hashemi further highlighted joint investment opportunities in international transit, undersea fiber-optic cables, and the establishment of large data centers in Iran as promising areas for bilateral cooperation.

For his part, Iraq’s Ambassador Al-Khrawi underscored the strong and extensive relations between the two nations, stating that high-ranking officials from both sides have set a target of increasing annual trade exchanges to $20 billion. He noted that a portion of this trade volume is expected to include the communications and information technology sectors. “Baghdad ”

He pointed out that Iraq requires enhanced cooperation with Iran in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and communication infrastructure.

Al-Khrawi also referred to the significant number of pilgrims traveling between the two countries, with 8 to 10 million Iranians visiting Iraq annually and 3 to 4 million Iraqis traveling to Iran. He stressed that such large-scale exchanges necessitate a special joint effort to improve communication services.

The meeting was also attended by Hamid Fattahi, Deputy Minister and Head of the Communications Regulatory Authority, and Behzad Akbari, Deputy Minister and CEO of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Company, who elaborated on potential areas of cooperation between the two nations.

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