Iran's deputy labor minister and head of the Organization for Technical and Vocational Training has underlined the need for expanding ties with Germany in the transfer of technology.
Mohammad Amin Sazgarnejad, who was speaking in a meeting with German Ambassador to Tehran Michael Freiherr von Ungern-Sternberg, recalled that Iran and Germany have long had good collaboration in vocational training, Mehr News Agency reported.
He hoped that the relations between the two sides will improve in the post-JCPOA era particularly in the fields of technology and training.
The official further listed possible areas of cooperation including the dispatch of Iranian trainers to Germany, presence of German trainers in Iran, defining professional career and skill standards as well as creation of specialized vocational training centers in Iran by German industries.
The deputy minister stressed the need for long-term presence of qualified personnel in teacher training centers. "Providing young people with new skills to reduce unemployment and create job stability can be part of strategic plans of international organizations, the European Union (EU) as well as Germany."
The official also referred to vocational training for Afghan refugees in Iran and hoped that the German ambassador will take up the involvement of German companies in joint projects which can encourage Afghans to return to and reconstruct their homeland.
Freiherr von Ungern-Sternberg welcomed the expansion of ties between the two countries adding, "German firms have voiced willingness to return to Iran."
He noted, "Valuable means are available for joint cooperation including Iran-Germany chamber of commerce. Its activities will cover transfer of technology in addition to selling products in Iran."
He pointed to the dual educational system in Germany noting, "In line with economic activities, German firms are required to establish technical and vocational training centers which suit local conditions in Iran."
The German ambassador noted that fortunately, the proper grounds and capacities for the participation of German companies in Iran are being created "with regard to Afghan refugees and Germany could conduct joint projects with Iran".
Source:Irandaily
