Iran, Kenya Bolstering ICT Ties

Iranian knowledge-based companies held an online meeting with their Kenyan counterparts early this week to help bolster the development of information and communications technologies in the African country.
In line with its policy of expanding tech presence in African countries, the Iranian government launched a tech hub in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, in February, to provide a platform for exchanging tech ideas and facilitate bilateral trade, Mehr News Agency reported.
During the meeting, ICT companies and startups from the two countries shared their experiences and wrapped up the session with questions and answers. The most-asked questions were about Iran’s support for international ICT development projects.
Jafar Barmaki, Iranian ambassador to Kenya, provided an overview of measures taken by Iran’s Vice Presidential Office for Science and Technology to strengthen tech ties with African countries.