ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to international cooperation on digital transformation.
On the sidelines of Geneva Digital Week and the United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance, the minister participated in a series of ministerial-level engagements with senior government officials and United Nations leaders.
According to a news release received here on Tuesday, the minister held bilateral meetings with Amandeep Singh Gill, UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy for Digital and Emerging Technologies; Guy Ryder, UN Under-Secretary-General for Policy; Abdullah Alswaha, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology; Zhaslan Madiyev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of Kazakhstan; Mahmoud Badawi, Egypt’s Deputy Minister for Digital Transformation; Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, Chief Adviser to the President of Sri Lanka on the Digital Economy; and Krzysztof Gawkowski, Deputy Prime Minister of Poland.
The meetings focused on expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including artificial intelligence (AI), digital governance, digital public infrastructure, AI sovereignty, cybersecurity, innovation ecosystems, and cross-border technology partnerships.
The discussions also underscored the importance of collaborative policymaking to ensure that digital technologies contribute to inclusive economic growth and sustainable development.
Pakistan continues to actively engage with international partners to exchange best practices, strengthen institutional collaboration, and develop forward-looking policies aimed at positioning the country as a responsible and competitive player in the global digital economy.
The minister also expressed its appreciation to the United Nations for Digital and Emerging Technologies for convening an exceptional edition of Geneva Digital Week.
The event provided a valuable platform for ministers, policymakers, representatives of multilateral institutions, and technology leaders to advance global dialogue and forge partnerships that will help shape the future of digital transformation.