Iranian envoy urges stronger national AI capacity and cooperation with China
Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli says Iran should play a more active role in global AI governance.
Iran’s ambassador to China called for stronger domestic AI capabilities, a greater role in international AI governance and expanded cooperation with China in research, training and technology development.
TEHRAN — Iran’s ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, has called for the development of domestic artificial intelligence capabilities and expanded scientific and technological cooperation with China. In an opinion article for IRNA, he described AI as a major source of power and progress in the 21st century and said Iran should move beyond using the technology to contribute to research, innovation and governance. He also highlighted Iran’s reported membership in the World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO) as an opportunity for greater participation in international discussions and exchanges. Fazli said cooperation with China could include joint research, knowledge transfer, workforce training and technology development.