INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN-- Iran and Belarus talked about ways to broaden technological cooperation in the field of water management.In a meeting in between
Dmitry Koltsov, the ambassador remarkable and plenipotentiary of Belarus to Iran, and Vahid Haddadi-Asl, the Iranian deputy science minister
for worldwide affairs, the two sides likewise emphasized the requirement to deepen incorporate the oil and gas sector, ILNA reported.During
the conference, Haddadi-Asl described Irans accomplishments in science and innovation, saying that the nation is presently ranked fifteenth
in the world in regards to scientific progress
We are seeking to widen relations with friendly nations, especially with surrounding countries, he added.Referring to the reality that Iran
is located in a semi-arid climate, he said that the nation wants to gain from the experiences of Belarus in water management.Since ancient
times, Iran has been continuously battling with water shortage, which caused the creation of qanats, so people actually accepted that water
is limited in the country.But for numerous years, together with the commercial and agricultural advancement, it seems that the offered water
resources have actually been used unchecked, and the result is being on the verge of a water crisis.The Iranian Red Crescent Society
approximates that 4.8 million individuals are at medium to high risk of drought-related impacts, mainly in remote and backwoods of the
provinces.Unfortunately, over 70 percent of the nation is suffering from extreme dry spell
The seriousness of the drought is devastating in areas such as the Zagros, which is both a source of water and natural environments, Hassan
Akbari, deputy head of natural environment and biodiversity of the Department of Environment, has said.Roadmap being drawn upIn November
2022, Irans Vice President Mohammad Mokhber revealed that Tehran and Minsk are preparing a roadmap to establish economic and business
ties.Mokhber made the remarks after a meeting with Belarussian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko in Tehran
The will of the 2 nations is developing economic ties in different areas, and among the concerns that were chosen in this meeting was to
activate the private sector of the 2 nations by the homes of the chamber of Iran and Belarus
He added, Today it was concurred that foreign ministers of Iran and Belarus and heads of joint commissions follow these issues seriously
Mokhber went on to state that Iran and Belarus have excellent prospective in locations of commerce, transit, energy, and industry.The 2
sides also can share technical knowledge.The vice president also said Iran and Belarus are determined to promote political and financial
Political relationship between Iran and Belarus is at a good level but it is not commensurate with financial ties and it is decided to
increase financial ties to a great level
