Concurrent with the visit of Thai deputy Prime Minister to Iran on 2 Feb. with an aim to develop bilateral trade and economic ties in the post nuclear deal period, a memorandum of understanding in the field of nanotechnology cooperation was signed between Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council (INIC) and Thailand's National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC).
Objectives of the five-year MoU includes creation and development of joint activities in the field of science, technology and innovation, information exchange in the field of standardization of nanotechnology and nano safety, development and consolidation of information and operational skills exchange, exchange of scientists and researchers, granting research scholarships, scientific consultations during the implementation of cooperation, meetings, conferences, and research projects in mutually agreed fields.