Iran Expresses Willingness to Collaborate with Saudi Arabia in ICT
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Synopsis
On January 27, Iran announced its readiness to work alongside Saudi Arabia in the field of information and communications technology (ICT). During discussions in Tehran, both nations emphasized the importance of enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation in various sectors, particularly in ICT.
Key Takeaways
- Iran is open to collaboration with Saudi Arabia in ICT.
- Priorities include data transit and cybersecurity.
- Both countries aim to exchange delegations and expertise.
- Relations have improved significantly since 2023.
- Iran and Saudi Arabia resumed diplomatic ties in April 2023.
Tehran, Jan 27 (NationPress) Iran has indicated its willingness to collaborate with Saudi Arabia in the realm of information and communications technology (ICT).
During a meeting held in Tehran, Iranian ICT Minister Seyed Sattar Hashemi and Saudi Ambassador to Iran Abdullah bin Saud al-Anzi underscored the necessity of enhancing bilateral relations and partnerships across diverse sectors, as reported by the official news agency IRNA and Xinhua.
The Iranian minister elaborated on several avenues for cooperation, particularly in ICT, suggesting that the two nations could prioritize collaboration in data transit. Additionally, he highlighted other promising areas for bilateral engagement, such as developing communication infrastructure, promoting e-government initiatives, and ensuring cybersecurity.
Hashemi conveyed Iran's readiness to share scientific and technical knowledge with Saudi Arabia, proposing the exchange of ICT delegations and experts between the two countries.
The Saudi ambassador reiterated the importance of broadening bilateral relations and collaborations in various domains, affirming his nation's readiness to facilitate these initiatives.
Earlier in January, Iranian Justice Minister Amin-Hossein Rahimi met with Saudi Ambassador to Iran Abdullah bin Saud al-Anzi, where both parties committed to enhancing bilateral relationships in multiple areas, particularly in judicial and legal matters.
Rahimi expressed his satisfaction with the restoration of amicable relations between the two nations since 2023, characterizing the effective, strong, and strategic ties between Tehran and Riyadh as highly significant and influential.
He emphasized the Iranian government's principled approach to fostering friendly relations with all nations, especially neighboring ones, and called for the maintenance and strengthening of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia in cultural, economic, and political domains, according to the report.
Iran and Saudi Arabia officially announced in April 2023 the resumption of diplomatic relations immediately.
Saudi Arabia severed diplomatic ties with Iran in early 2016 due to attacks on Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran, which followed the execution of a Shiite cleric by Saudi Arabia.
