Iran and India Push for Joint Innovation Centers in AI and Cybersecurity
According to the Economic Desk of Webangah News Agency, Iran’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Seyyed Satar Hashemi, signaled Tehran’s commitment to expanding technological cooperation with India during his official trip, with primary emphasis placed on advancements in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the digital economy.
In his meeting with India’s Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada, Minister Hashemi acknowledged India’s status as a paramount global software hub, noting the country’s significant capacity in developing and exporting AI and cybersecurity capabilities.
Hashemi asserted that Iran, leveraging its robust human and scientific infrastructure, has also made substantial strides in modern technology development. He suggested that technological synergy between Iran and India, supported by their shared historical background and current potential, could foster the creation of a major digital power center within the region.
Developing Large Language Models as a Core Focus
The Iranian minister stressed the critical importance of securing vital data infrastructure in the coming years. He expressed Iran’s willingness to exchange expertise concerning cyber threats, countering emerging malware, and fortifying financial infrastructure security. He also highlighted India’s expertise in specialized workforce training as a significant opportunity for bilateral partnership.
Furthermore, Hashemi pointed to India’s presiding role in the BRICS organization as a crucial platform for realizing a new digital order founded on respect for the national sovereignty of developing nations, offering Iran’s readiness for close alignment and cooperation within this framework.
To practically advance these ties, Hashemi proposed several initiatives, including establishing a joint fund to support Iranian and Indian startups, organizing shared technology events, implementing talent exchange programs, allocating dedicated zones within both nations’ technology parks, and facilitating technology visas for IT professionals.
India Expresses Readiness for Experience Transfer
India’s Minister of Information Technology and Electronics, Jitin Prasada, welcomed the Iranian minister’s visit and commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation. He affirmed that India is prepared to share its accumulated experience in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and specialized workforce training with Iran, and to commence operational collaboration on joint technology projects.
Prasada emphasized that creating joint innovation centers and implementing expert exchange programs would accelerate technological development in both nations, thereby strengthening digital infrastructure and enhancing data security.
Minister Hashemi traveled to New Delhi as part of the government’s ‘Technology Diplomacy’ agenda to attend the global ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026.’ The objective of his attendance is to showcase Iran’s AI capacities and pursue avenues for deepening bilateral and multilateral cooperation in this critical technological field.
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is scheduled to take place from February 16 to 20, 2026, at the Bharat Mandapam convention center in New Delhi, featuring participation from over 110 countries, 30 international organizations, and 45 ministerial-level delegations.
