TEHRAN – Iranian and Russian officials have agreed to hold the sixth meeting of their joint working group on information and communication technology (ICT) during the first quarter of 2027, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the sector.
ICT Minister Sattar Hashemi and Russian Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Communication, and Mass Media, Grigory Borisenko, met on the sidelines of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26), which is taking place in Doha, Qatar, from November 9 to 27 November, Mehr news agency reported.
Holding a specialized forum with the participation of technology companies from the two countries, exploring the possibility of establishing a joint information technology park, and expanding cooperation in the field of cybersecurity were among the main issues proposed by Hashemi during the meeting. He stressed that the sixth joint working group will provide an opportunity to follow up on collaborative projects.
The Russian official, for his part, welcomed these proposals, highlighting the importance of constant interactions, and the development of specialized collaborations in the fields of ICT between both parties.
Lauding Iran’s position and support at international forums, Borisenko said that cooperation between the two sides within the framework of ITU, BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) serve as great opportunities to pursue shared interests, highlighting the importance of continued collaborations.
