Iran and China Strengthen Ties in Urban Development Meeting in New Delhi

New Delhi, June 14: A significant bilateral meeting between Iran and China took place on June 13 during the 13th BRICS Forum in India’s capital, New Delhi. Both nations agreed to enhance strategic cooperation in urban development, housing construction, and sustainable development.

The meeting featured discussions led by Dr. Gholamreza Kazemian, Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development from Iran, and his Chinese counterpart from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development. They shared insights on rapid urbanization, modern housing projects, and environmentally friendly development models.

China presented its successful initiatives in sustainable and smart urban development. Meanwhile, the Iranian delegation highlighted its experiences in human-centered architecture, focusing on social needs in urban development. Both sides emphasized the importance of balancing technological advancements with human requirements and environmental sustainability in future urban planning.

The dialogue also addressed the exchange of green and sustainable technologies. Both countries agreed to increase the use of eco-friendly technologies in large-scale housing and urban infrastructure projects within the BRICS framework.

Experts note that this meeting comes at a time when efforts to enhance economic, technical, and infrastructure cooperation among BRICS nations are intensifying. Urbanization and housing development pose significant challenges for many emerging economies, making the shared use of experiences and technologies among member states crucial in addressing these issues.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to advancing dialogue and cooperation in urban development, construction technology, housing policy, and sustainable development. They also agreed that the BRICS platform could serve as an effective medium for sharing knowledge, innovation, and technical solutions among member countries. This meeting is seen as another important indicator of the growing strategic relationship between Iran and China within the BRICS cooperation framework.

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