Representing the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Deputy for Exploration at the Geological Survey of Iran (GSI) attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) international conference in Moscow, themed "Best Practices in Subsurface Resource Management and Utilization." During the specialized sessions of this event , he outlined Iran's capacities and approaches regarding geology, exploration, and the development of critical and strategic mineral resources.

The Deputy for Exploration at the Geological Survey of Iran (GSI) Participated in the International Conference of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Moscow Themed , Best Practices in the Management and Exploitation of Subsurface Resources, alongside Senior Officials from Member States.

Iran and China begin consultations for research cooperation in the fields of water and energy.

The first meeting of the National Committee on Earth Sciences and Geoparks of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO was held at the premises of the UNESCO National Commission in Iran, with the presence of real and legal members of this committee.

The 36th session of the ECO Regional Planning Council ( RPC) is being held by ECO secretariat in Tehran and the Geological Survey of Iran (GSI) has attended the meeting as the focal point in two specialized committees of this organization, i.e., Mining and Environment Committee (Mining Area) as well as the Human Resources and Sustainable Development Committee (Disaster Risk Reduction Area) accompanied by the representatives of the member states online.

The 19th Iran-Russia Joint Economic Cooperation Commission attended by the Geological Survey of Iran (GSI) was held in Tehran; a meeting that pursued the development of geological and exploration cooperation as one of the specialized areas of cooperation between the two countries.

Following the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Geological Survey of Iran and Zimbabwe and with the aim of developing the scientific and exploration cooperation, the representatives of both countries underscored the reinforcement of the geological interactions as well as the development of the joint programs during the mid-term review meeting of the joint commission on economic cooperation.

This morning a delegation from Uzbekistan, attending Alborz Applied Geological Research Center (GRCIR), visited the technical and laboratory sections of this center. This visit accompanied by Dr.Hossein Shariatmadar Tehrani, Director General of the Directorate, Public Relations and International Affairs of GSI and Dr.Hanieh Bakhshaee , Head of Int`l Affairs Department of GSI and some experts from IMIDRO, was attended by the Special Assistant of Uzbekistan`s Minister of the Mining Industries and Deputy Director General of the Geology Institute aiming at exploring the joint capacities in the field of geology, mineral exploration and modern analytical technologies.

A delegation comprising the Special Assistant of Uzbekistan`s Minister of the Mining Industries, Deputy Director General of the Geology Institute and the 3rd Secretary of the Embassy of this country met with GSI Director General as well as some deputies and directors of this organization in the fields of geology, mining and laboratories.

An official delegation from the Geological Survey of Iran (GSI) lead by Dr.Talebian,faculty member of research institute for geosciences of GSI, and Soheila Niluyal, Director of GSI labs, traveled to China to attend 2 important international events and lay the groundwork for developing the scientific-technical cooperation , specifically in the area of geoscience laboratories with China Geological Survey(CGS).