Pak-Qatar discuss cooperation in field of IT, Telecom

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MG News | November 20, 2024 at 09:57 AM GMT+05:00

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November 20, 2024 (MLN): Pakistan and Qatar on Tuesday discussed matters of mutual interest, aiming to increase cooperation in the field of IT and telecommunication, startups, and cybersecurity.

During a meeting with the Ambassador of Qatar to Pakistan Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater, Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said that Pakistan and Qatar have deep friendly relations, adding that the two countries can jointly work in the field of IT and Telecommunication.

She said Pakistan wanted to further enhance ties with Qatar in the field of IT and Telecommunication.

Shaza Fatima said Pakistan aspired to work with Qatar in cybersecurity field.

Signing of MoUs between the institutes of two countries in the field technology is vital, she said, adding that IT companies of both countries can do joint venture.

She said exchange of students and startups between the two countries will strengthen relations. Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatima urged Qatar to further facilitate Pakistan's IT companies in getting visas and access to its market.

Ambassador of Qatar said that Qatar will fully cooperate with Pakistan in the field of IT and Telecommunication.

Meanwhile, addressing the launching ceremony of Digital Dialogue Pakistan, Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatima said, “Digital Dialogue Pakistan is a transformative step in our journey towards inclusive, transparent and technology-driven governance.”

With Digital Dialogue Pakistan we are reimaging how governments and citizens engage, collaborate, and co-create solutions for the country's progress, she said.

Shaza Fatima said this platform ensured participation from diverse stakeholders including policymakers, private sector leaders and ordinary citizens.

She said the present government is committed for leveraging from technology for transparent governance.

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