Islamabad: The Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training of Pakistan met with Dr. Hossein Simaei Sarraf, the Minister of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, to emphasize the mutual commitment of both nations towards bolstering cooperation in education, science, research, and innovation. The meeting underscored the historic friendship between Pakistan and Iran and highlighted their shared dedication to fostering educational and scientific progress.

According to Press Information Department, the Federal Minister welcomed the Iranian delegation, expressing appreciation for the close ties between the two countries. Both parties recognized the increasing momentum in educational cooperation and agreed to expand institutional partnerships to benefit students, researchers, and academic communities in both nations.

Satisfaction was expressed regarding the successful implementation of existing Memoranda of Understanding between higher education institutions in both countries, such as the National University of Modern Languages (NUML). The meeting encouraged further collaborations among universities and research organizations.

Discussions included enhancing teacher education, curriculum development, digital learning, artificial intelligence, educational technology, technical and vocational education and training, joint research initiatives, faculty exchanges, and student mobility. Emphasis was placed on promoting collaborative research projects, academic conferences, innovation partnerships, and scholarship opportunities.

The Federal Minister reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to implementing education-related decisions of the Pakistan-Iran Joint Commission. Dr. Hossein Simaei Sarraf expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s hospitality and confidence in the potential for deeper bilateral relations through educational and scientific collaboration.

Both sides agreed to explore new avenues of collaboration, strengthen people-to-people contacts, promote academic excellence, and foster sustainable development. They expressed optimism that the visit would reinforce the partnership between Pakistan and Iran and open new opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation.