An industrial cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed between Iran’s Alborz Province and Russia to expand exports, promote technology transfer, and apply modern innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI) in industrial production, officials said.Reza Rezaei, head of the Alborz House of Industry, Mine and Trade, announced the agreement during a ceremony honoring the province’s top producers and exporters, held at the Iran Chamber of Commerce.He said the partnership aims to enhance coordination among industrial and economic institutions and support export-oriented production amid current economic challenges.Rezaei noted that despite its small size, Alborz hosts many of Iran’s major industrial units and has significant economic potential.“We are working to present a successful model of smart industrial development using new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence,” he said.The MOU, signed under the title NCC, seeks to facilitate exports, transfer technical know-how, and establish a platform for technological cooperation between the two countries.Rezaei emphasized the need to shift Iran’s education system from theory-based to skill-driven approaches to prepare a new generation of AI-capable specialists for the future of industry.He said the Alborz House of Industry, operating without state funding, has expanded to 21 industrial associations and plans to reach more than 32. The organization currently works with 20 specialized consultants across various sectors to support manufacturers.Parham Rezaei, head of the Alborz Chamber of Commerce, said the province’s exports averaged about $1.0 billion annually over the past two years. He highlighted ongoing cooperation between the chamber and the House of Industry to avoid overlap in programs and jointly promote industrial development.He added that a joint economic development roadmap has been prepared through more than 15 expert sessions, while efforts are underway to attract investment in renewable energy projects that could boost the province’s electricity generation capacity to 300 megawatts by year-end.On October 20, the head of the Russia–Iran Business Council said that over 80 percent of trade between Iran and Russia is now conducted in their national currencies, the rial and ruble, marking a major step toward financial independence and reduced reliance on third-party currencies.Speaking at the 22nd meeting of the International Council for Cooperation among Caspian Chamber of Commerce members, Leonid Lozhechko said Iran and Russia are taking new steps to deepen bilateral economic ties by easing trade regulations, developing infrastructure, and expanding collaboration in technology, agriculture, and the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). (ICE TEHERAN)

Fonte notizia: Tehran Times