This appointment was made in coordination with the Secretary-General of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) to advance scientific and technological cooperation among member states. According to this order, Prof. Sotudeh Gharebagh will serve as the Head of the IORA-RCSTTT for a four-year term. The appointment emphasizes the pivotal role of the IORA-RCSTTT in expanding scientific interactions, facilitating technology transfer, and strengthening regional cooperation. Prof. Sotudeh Gharebagh has been called upon to diligently pursue the center’s mission as outlined in its statutes, leveraging the country’s scientific and research capacities. The order further identifies the key priorities for the new Head, including: developing scientific and technological collaborations with member states, elevating the center’s regional standing, engaging effectively with the International Scientific Cooperation Center of the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology, and utilizing the capabilities of Iran’s Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (ISIR).