Iran, Sweden to expand academic ties

Iran and Sweden signed an agreement to boost academic cooperation and expand relations between universities, AVA Diplomatic reports.

Swedish Ambassador to Tehran Helena Sangeland and Sharif University of Technology President Mahmoud Fotouhi signed the agreement during a meeting in Tehran on Thursday.

Sangeland accompanied with some Swedish embassy’s officials paid visits to different sections of Sharif University of Technology.

The two sides discussed the expansion of academic and industrial cooperation between the Iranian university and Swedish academic centers as well as holding joint workshops in the future.

During the meeting, the Swedish side announced that the embassy can facilitate the relationship between Iranian and Swedish universities.