Key Takeaways:
- Collaboration in Key Tech Sectors: Pakistan and Türkiye are strengthening cooperation in information technology, 5G, and artificial intelligence (AI).
- Digital Transformation Focus: Both countries aim to enhance digital transformation, e-governance, and smart technologies to promote economic growth and employment opportunities.
- Skills Development: The importance of digital skills development is emphasized, with a focus on initiatives to enhance digital literacy and prepare the workforce for the digital economy.
Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan and Türkiye are deepening their collaboration in the technology sector, focusing on key areas such as information technology, 5G, and artificial intelligence (AI). This partnership aims to promote digital growth, create employment opportunities, and enhance economic stability in both countries.
During a meeting between Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Pakistan’s Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication, and Irfan Neziroglu, Türkiye’s Ambassador to Pakistan, both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in digital transformation, e-governance, and smart technologies.
The discussions highlighted Türkiye’s successful e-governance system, which benefits 67 million people and offers 8,000 digital services. This serves as an example for Pakistan as it aims to enhance its own e-governance initiatives.
Shaza Fatima emphasized the importance of partnerships between Pakistan and Türkiye in IT, telecom, and digital business, highlighting the Pakistan Software Export Board’s (PSEB) commitment to fostering international collaboration.
The meeting also explored potential business-to-business (B2B) cooperation between Pakistan’s National IT Board (NITB) and Türkiye’s TurkSat, further strengthening ties in the telecommunications sector.
The minister underscored the growing significance of digital skills in the evolving job market and called for enhanced skill development initiatives. She also highlighted the potential of the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill to drive advancements in the economy, e-governance, and data exchange.
This collaboration between Pakistan and Türkiye reflects a shared vision of leveraging technology to promote digital growth, create employment opportunities, and enhance economic stability. By working together and sharing expertise, both countries aim to accelerate their digital transformation journeys and empower their citizens with the skills and resources needed to thrive in the digital age.Sources and related content
