Review of Expanding Bilateral Cooperation Between Tehran and Doha in Communications and Technology

Iran's Minister of Communications, meeting with Saad bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud Al-Sharif, Qatar's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary in Tehran, stressed the importance of expanding cooperation in communications and information technology.

According to Ambassador Arjan, quoted by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Seyed Sattar Hashemi, Minister of Communications and Information Technology of the Islamic Republic of Iran, hosted Saad bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud Al-Sharif, 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.