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 interactions.

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.

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