WANA (May 04) – In a meeting between Venezuela’s Deputy Minister of Science and Iran’s Vice President and Head of the Atomic Energy Organization, both sides emphasized strengthening technological cooperation in the nuclear industry.

 

During the meeting held at the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran with the presence of Alberto Quintero, Venezuela’s Deputy Minister of Science, Mohammad Eslami, Iran’s Vice President, welcomed the Venezuelan delegation and stated: “Venezuela is a country rich in potential. Its people care deeply about their future, and I hope these discussions will lead to stronger ties between our nations.”

 

Eslami underscored the importance of national independence, adding: “A dignified path is one that secures the independence of a nation and its people. Today, we are witnessing domineering behavior from the global system, seeking to seize the resources of other countries. They do not want nations like ours to advance, so they place obstacles in our path under various pretexts—but we continue forward with strength.”

 

He called for accelerating joint projects and deepening cooperation, saying: “We stand by what we discussed with Venezuela’s Minister of Science and Technology, and with you. These collaborations are a valuable opportunity for both countries, and our technological partnership should continue. I hope the people of Venezuela will also achieve their goals through resilience against global pressures.”

 

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In response, Alberto Quintero conveyed warm greetings from President Nicolás Maduro and Science Minister Gabriela Jiménez, noting: “Our Minister always fondly remembers her visit to Iran.”

 

He highlighted Venezuela’s 200-year pursuit of independence, stressing: “Independence is not limited to the energy sector—it also includes health, industry, agriculture, and food. In this journey, we seek closer cooperation with Iran.”

 

Praising Iran’s scientific progress despite sanctions, he said: “We are eager to learn how Iran turned these restrictions into opportunities and used them to drive national development.”

 

He added: “Fortunately, we’ve had positive collaborations in recent years—including the launch of a nuclear physics program at the University of Venezuela with your support. We are now working to establish master’s and Ph.D. programs in this field.”

 

It’s worth noting that during his visit to Iran, Venezuela’s Deputy Minister of Science toured the RESA Technology and Innovation Center, the exhibition of Iran’s latest nuclear achievements, the Tehran Research Reactor, and related research institutes, where he met with senior officials to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation.