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Iran's ICT minister Sattar Hashemi and Ivorian digital transition minister Djibril Ouattara discussed expanding ICT cooperation on the sidelines of the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha, Qatar. Tehran Times, citing the Mehr news agency, reported the meeting, which took place during a conference running from November 9 to 27. According to the report, Hashemi voiced Iran's readiness to share expertise in artificial intelligence, develop joint fiber-optic projects and sign a memorandum of understanding on ICT. He also called for a clear, strategic roadmap for the cooperation and for an exchange of experiences on countering cyberattacks. Ouattara stressed the value of stronger collaboration, and Tehran Times reported that he said the Ivorian ambassador to Tehran would follow up on agreements reached. He also welcomed Iran's proposal to host a specialized Ivorian delegation to work out details and joint digital initiatives. The report does not say whether a memorandum was signed or set any timeline.