Saudi, Pakistani officials discuss supporting growth of digital economy

Saudi Arabia’s minister of communications and information technology meets with Pakistan’s ambassador to the Kingdom in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)
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Updated 01 August 2022
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Saudi, Pakistani officials discuss supporting growth of digital economy

  • Officials discussed means to boost cooperation in various areas related to communications and information technology

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s minister of communications and information technology met with Pakistan’s ambassador to the Kingdom in Riyadh on Sunday, Saudi Press Agency reported. 

Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha and Ameer Khurram Rathore discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations, support the growth of the digital economy, and encourage entrepreneurship and investment.

The two officials also discussed means to boost cooperation in various areas related to communications and information technology, including supporting the growth of the digital economy, digital transformation, e-governance, and digital infrastructure.

They also spoke about bilateral relations and the Kingdom’s aspirations for a digital economy.

Al-Swaha and Rathore discussed ways to enhance cooperation in entrepreneurship by introducing companies to investment advantages and incentives in the communications and information technology markets in their countries.


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RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a telephone call from his Somali counterpart Abdisalam Abdi Ali on Wednesday, Saudi Press Agency reported. 

During the call, the two officials affirmed the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Somalia and discussed the latest developments in the region. A number of issues of common interest were also discussed.