Key Giveaways:
- Enhanced Cooperation: Pakistan and Algeria agree to strengthen ties in the IT and telecommunications sectors, focusing on knowledge sharing and mutual growth.
- Student and Startup Exchange: The countries plan to facilitate the exchange of students, startups, and entrepreneurs to foster innovation and learning.
- Joint Working Group: A joint working group will be formed to explore further collaboration opportunities in IT and telecommunications.
Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan and Algeria have expressed their commitment to enhancing cooperation in the field of IT and telecommunications. This was discussed during a meeting between Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Pakistan’s Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication, and Brahim Romani, the Algerian Ambassador to Pakistan.
During the meeting, both sides acknowledged the importance of strong ties in the IT and telecom sector and agreed to explore avenues for collaboration.
“Pakistan greatly values its relations with Algeria, as the ties in the IT and telecom sector between the two countries are vital,” stated Minister Khawaja, highlighting the significance of this partnership.
Minister Khawaja emphasized the potential benefits of exchanging students, startups, and entrepreneurs between the two countries. She also offered Pakistan’s expertise in organizing IT training programs for Algerian youth.
To further solidify the collaboration, the two sides discussed the formation of a joint working group focused on IT and telecommunications. This working group will explore opportunities for knowledge sharing, joint ventures, and initiatives that promote innovation and growth in the tech sector.
“Emphasising the need to form a joint working group regarding IT and Telecom, she said Pakistan wanted the hold of joint seminar of both countries’ tech companies and start-ups,” added the report, further emphasizing the commitment to collaboration.
Ambassador Romani expressed Algeria’s keen interest in strengthening ties with Pakistan in the IT and telecom domains. He also commended Pakistan’s progress in these fields, acknowledging the country’s expertise and potential for collaboration.
This meeting marks a positive step towards fostering a stronger partnership between Pakistan and Algeria in the technology sector. By sharing knowledge, resources, and expertise, both countries can benefit from mutual growth and contribute to the advancement of their respective digital economies.
