Alireza Zakani, the mayor of Tehran, emphasized the importance of utilizing knowledge and modern technologies to improve the quality of life in the capital during a press conference for the signing of a memorandum of cooperation with the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology. This memorandum was signed to address urban challenges and leverage national and international capacities.
Purpose of Cooperation
Zakani stated at this meeting: "Our goal is to create a model from Tehran for communication and interaction with other parts of the world." He pointed out that Tehran can become a smart city by developing innovation zones, stating: "We aim to solve urban challenges and improve the quality of life for citizens by utilizing modern technologies."
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The Role of Technology in Urban Development
The mayor of Tehran referred to the key role of technology in urban development and said: "Technology can serve as a tool to facilitate communications and improve urban services. We need to make the best use of scientific and technological capacities."
He also emphasized that with the cooperation of the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology and other relevant institutions, we can get closer to achieving the long-term goals of a smart Tehran. Zakani added: "This cooperation can pave the way for creating new innovations in various urban fields and help us respond to the complex challenges we face."
This memorandum was signed at a time when Tehran is facing multiple challenges such as traffic, air pollution, and social issues. Therefore, the use of modern technologies can be proposed as an effective solution to these problems.
According to Zakani, "The development of innovation zones not only helps improve the quality of life for citizens but can also attract investors and create jobs. We aim to introduce Tehran as an innovation center at the national and international levels."
Representatives from the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology were also present at the ceremony and emphasized the importance of cooperating with the Tehran municipality for the development of technology and innovation. This cooperation can help create the necessary infrastructure to achieve sustainable development goals in Tehran.
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