TEHRAN – Iran and India have engaged in discussions aimed at enhancing collaboration in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector. The meeting, held on Saturday, involved ICT Minister Sattar Hashemi and India’s Ambassador to Iran, Vishwesh Negi, according to Mehr News Agency.
The talks centered on identifying joint initiatives between the two nations’ government bodies and private ICT sectors. Both officials emphasized the importance of enhancing professional exchanges and leveraging their scientific and technological capabilities.
Both parties recognized the significance of fostering cooperation in specialized international forums related to the ICT sector, given their respective regional and international standing. They agreed on the need to harmonize interests, maintain ongoing consultations, and strengthen initiatives to bolster their international presence.
The officials committed to continuing discussions and following up on the areas of mutual interest to deepen ties further.
Recent Developments in Tech Cooperation
In February, Hashemi met with Indian Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada, to discuss potential expansions in scientific and technological collaboration, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and the digital economy. This meeting took place during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
Hashemi noted Iran’s advancements in modern technologies and highlighted the country’s strong scientific infrastructure. He referred to India as a global hub for software development with significant capabilities in IT, AI, and cybersecurity, suggesting that their partnership could form a substantial digital powerhouse.
The ICT minister identified fostering private sector interactions as a key priority, expressing interest in collaborative projects involving large language models (LLMs), AI platforms for agriculture, and creating innovation centers to deploy AI across various fields.
Moreover, Hashemi announced Iran’s willingness to share strategies on mitigating cyber threats and enhancing financial infrastructure security while recognizing India’s capabilities in specialized workforce training.
To facilitate cooperation, Hashemi proposed several initiatives, including the creation of a joint fund to support startups from both countries, organizing joint technological events, facilitating talent exchanges, allocating specific zones in technology parks, and introducing ‘tech visas’ for IT professionals.
In response, Prasada expressed India’s eagerness to broaden collaboration by sharing expertise in AI and cybersecurity, establishing joint innovation centers, and accelerating technological advancements through expert exchanges. He noted that these steps would strengthen digital infrastructure and enhance data security for both nations.
