Dr. Jaafar Abdul Fattah Hassan, prime minister and minister of defense of Jordan, received Deemah bint Yahya AlYahya, Secretary-General of the Digital Cooperation Organization and other officials participating in the fourth general assembly of the DCO, which was held on Wednesday in Amman. 

The Jordanian Prime Minister welcomed the attending delegations, praised the vital role played by the DCO in enhancing cooperation among member states, supporting digital transformation, and enabling the digital economy to achieve sustainable development goals. 

He also emphasized the significance of this meeting, hosted by Jordan, amidst the rapid digital transformations occurring worldwide.

The meeting was attended by distinguished heads of delegations, including Dr. Nicodemos Damiano, deputy minister for research, innovation, and digital policy – Cyprus; Mariam Hamdo Ali, minister of digital economy and innovation – Djibouti;  Omar Al-Omar, minister of state for communication affairs – Kuwait;  Amal Al-Falah Sagrouchni, minister of digital transformation and administrative reform – Morocco;  Said Al-Maawali, minister of transport, communications, and information technology – Oman;  Shaza Fatima Khawaja, minister of information and communication technology – Pakistan; Ahmed Al-Soyyan, governor of the Digital Government Authority – Saudi Arabia;  Zhaslan Madiev, minister of digital development, innovations, and aerospace industry – Kazakhstan;  Krzysztof Kamil Jaukowski, deputy prime minister and minister of digital affairs – Poland; and Alberto Rodriguez da Silva, minister of state for modernization and digitalization – Portugal. 

AlYahya expressed her gratitude to the Jordanian government for hosting the Fourth General Assembly, affirming that this gathering marks a pivotal milestone in digital cooperation among member states.

"We are witnessing an unprecedented digital transformation that necessitates collective efforts to enhance digital opportunities and empower societies to fully benefit from modern technologies. Our meeting today in Jordan reflects our shared commitment to fostering a thriving, inclusive digital environment that creates sustainable economic opportunities aligned with future demands,” she said. 

She added: "Through the Digital Cooperation Organization, we strive to unify efforts to empower digital innovation and entrepreneurship, ensuring digital inclusivity for all, with a particular focus on supporting youth and women in the digital economy. 

“This summit represents a key step toward realizing our ambitious vision of building a sustainable digital economy that benefits all member states and global communities. 

“Jordan’s leadership of the DCO Council in 2024 has significantly enhanced the organization's impact and strengthened its international relations with the global community."

The Fourth General Assembly of the DCO coincides with intensified global efforts to strengthen the digital economy. The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the member states’ commitment to fostering joint cooperation and supporting the organization's initiatives to achieve its ambitious vision of building an inclusive and sustainable digital economy.