Tehran TimesIran-leaningJun 28, 2026, 12:16 PM

Pakistan proposes setting up scientific working group with Iran

In a recent meeting in Tehran, Wajiha Qamar, Pakistan’s Minister of State for the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, engaged with Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, Iran's Minister of Science, Research, and Technology, to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in scientific fields. During their talks, Qamar proposed the creation of a joint scientific working group aimed at fostering collaborative research and innovation between the two countries. This initiative signals a commitment by both Pakistan and Iran to strengthen their educational and technological partnerships, potentially facilitating joint projects, knowledge exchange, and capacity building in science and technology sectors. The proposal marks a significant step towards deeper regional scientific integration.

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TEHRAN – The Pakistani Minister of State for the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Wajiha Qamar, met with the Iranian Minister of Science, Research, and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, proposing that the two countries establish a joint scientific working group.