Exploring New Digital Opportunities Between Iran and Qatar Ahead of Plenipotentiary Conference

Sattar Hashemi, Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology, meeting with Qatar's ambassador in Tehran, stressed the need to expand joint cooperation in digital technologies and communications, and to strengthen convergence in international specialized forums, particularly the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference.

Seyed Sattar Hashemi, the Minister of Communications and Information Technology of Iran, in a meeting with the ambassador of Qatar in Tehran, emphasized the necessity of developing joint cooperation in the field of digital technologies, communication and strengthening convergence in international specialized forums, especially the Mukhtar Conference of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

Ambassador Arjan-Economic Group: The Minister of Communications and Information Technology of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in a meeting with Saad bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud Al-Sharif, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Government of Qatar in Tehran, emphasized the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation in the field of communications and information technology and strengthening the interactions between the two countries in specialized international forums.

On Tuesday, Seyed Sattar Hashemi, the Minister of Communications and Information Technology of the Islamic Republic of Iran, hosted Saad bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud Al-Sharif, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Government of Qatar in Tehran, in the central building of this ministry.

In this meeting, the two sides, while discussing the bilateral relations between Iran and Qatar, discussed the fields of development of joint cooperation in the field of communication and information technology. Also, the existing capacities for expanding the interactions between the two countries in the field of digital technologies and taking advantage of cooperation opportunities in this sector were noted.

Another part of this conversation was dedicated to the cooperation between Iran and Qatar in specialized international organizations and assemblies. In this framework, the interactions of the two countries in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the issues related to the conference of the heads of power of this union were discussed.

Considering the position of the International Telecommunication Union in shaping global policies and standards in the field of communications and information technology, coordination and interaction among member countries in this body can provide a suitable basis for pursuing common views and interests and strengthening international cooperation.

The Conference of the Heads of the International Telecommunication Union, as the highest decision-making body of this union, is scheduled to be held in Doha, the capital of Qatar, from November 18 to December 6 this year.

This conference is held every four years and member countries decide on strategic directions, work priorities and important issues related to the future of communication and information technology globally.

Holding this event in Qatar is an important opportunity to strengthen Fawa diplomacy in the region and develop interactions between the participating countries. In such an environment, bilateral consultations and dialogue on issues of common interest can help to better understand the views, increase coordination and expand constructive cooperation in international forums.

Referring to the damage of more than 500 communication sites during the war, the Minister of Communications said: Iran's communication network was not shut down with the round-the-clock efforts of activists in this area. At the same time, the 29th Elcomp exhibition focusing on artificial intelligence, cyber security and indigenous technologies was opened.

During the war, the Ministry of Communications allocated special support and resources to prevent the disruption of communication services and maintain the stability of internal messengers; An issue that the deputy minister of this ministry spoke of the necessity of continuing financing for the reconstruction and development of the country's communication network by explaining the damage caused to the infrastructure.

Emphasizing the role of space technology in the development of the country, the Minister of Communications announced the continuation of the development of sensing, radar and telecommunication satellites and the expansion of the presence of the private sector.