Beijing: Education ministers from member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have signed seven cooperation documents focusing on digital education, education without borders, and artificial intelligence (AI). This development was announced by Hossein Simaee-Sarraf, Iran's Minister of Science, Research and Technology, following the 9th meeting of SCO education ministers held in China.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the meeting also provided a platform for the ministers to exchange views on strategic initiatives aimed at advancing educational development and facilitating faculty and student exchanges among member countries. Discussions further explored innovative methods to enhance cultural, social, and economic relations within the organization.

Simaee-Sarraf highlighted that Iran, which joined the SCO in 2023, was represented by Shahid Beheshti University as a member. He expressed optimism that more Iranian universities would join the organization. Additionally, Iranian and other delegations engaged in bilateral sessions on the meeting's sidelines, where Iran showcased its scientific capabilities, including universities, science and technology parks, and knowledge-based enterprises.

The SCO, which includes Iran, China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan, aims to foster economic, social, political, and security cooperation among its member states.