ISLAMABAD, May 20 (Alliance News): The 2nd Ministerial Meeting of the OIC-15 Dialogue Platform concluded on Tuesday in Tehran with the unanimous adoption of the “Tehran Declaration,” a landmark document aimed at promoting the ethical and inclusive development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across member states.
Held under the theme “Trustworthy and Ethical Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development,” the high-level gathering brought together delegations from Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Türkiye, and Qatar.
Pakistan’s four-member delegation, led by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, Coordinator General of COMSTECH, actively participated in the sessions.
He highlighted AI’s transformative potential in scientific research, education, and economic growth across the Muslim world. Mr. Shakil Arshad, Director at the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, represented Pakistan at the ministerial level.
The Tehran Declaration lays out a comprehensive framework for AI cooperation among OIC countries. It emphasizes capacity building, ethical AI governance, collaborative research, innovation, and cross-border partnerships.
It also encourages talent mobility through fellowships and global training initiatives while promoting entrepreneurship and investment in AI startups.
A major focus of the declaration is the use of AI to address global challenges, including healthcare, food security, climate change, and water resource management.
Seen as a strategic milestone, the Tehran Declaration aims to unify the efforts of OIC-15 member states to harness AI for inclusive growth and sustainable development across the Islamic world.
