Iran has officially joined the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), founded in Shanghai at China's initiative. The membership document was signed at a ceremony in Beijing on Friday between Iran's representative in China, Abdolreza Rahmani-Fazli, and Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Liu Bin.
Following the signing, Representative Rahmani-Fazli stated that Iran is ready to actively participate in scientific research and applied development efforts in the field of AI. Rahmani-Fazli emphasized that this membership reflects Iran’s constructive engagement with new technologies and its commitment to using AI for sustainable development.
The Iranian diplomat also stated that they would contribute to the creation of international mechanisms to ensure fair and equitable access to AI technology for all countries. WAICO was established under China's leadership on July 16, 2026, as part of the World AI Conference held in Shanghai.