Why it matters:
The visit aimed to strengthen scientific collaboration between Iran and China in areas such as water and soil management, desertification control, and smart agriculture technologies.
What they’re saying:
The university president highlighted its expertise in hybrid seed development and environmental stress resilience.
Golmohammadi emphasized the climatic similarities between Shaanxi and Iran’s arid regions, calling for knowledge exchange and joint innovation.
What’s next:
Both sides agreed to form a joint scientific committee. Dr. Hassan Momeni, Director General of the Office of Scientific Communications and International Cooperation at the Ministry of Agriculture, and the university’s international relations director will serve as the main points of contact. Planned initiatives include faculty and student exchanges, research fellowships, webinars, and joint research projects.
Zoom out:
The Iranian delegation toured key facilities, including smart greenhouses, desertification labs, and automated irrigation systems. Iranian students are already enrolled at the university, underscoring existing academic ties.
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