Information Technology and Telecommunication Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja held separate high-level meetings with Saudi Minister of IT Abdullah Al-Swaha during the AI for Good Summit and with Sri Lanka’s Hans Wijayasuriya, focusing on expanding cooperation in the IT sector with both countries.
During her meeting with Saudi leaders, both sides agreed to strengthen collaboration in emerging technologies, with Shaza saying that the IT partnership between the two countries is steadily growing. The discussions highlighted opportunities for joint ventures, knowledge exchange, and technology transfer in areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure. The Saudi minister expressed interest in deepening ties with Pakistan’s IT sector, recognizing the country’s growing talent pool and entrepreneurial spirit.
The meeting between Pakistan and Sri Lanka focused on digital economy growth, e-governance, and artificial intelligence sovereignty. It was also highlighted that Pakistan’s IT exports to Sri Lanka reached $424,000 in fiscal year 2025. Both sides agreed to enhance IT sector cooperation and share best practices to further strengthen digital ties.
The AI for Good Summit, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), serves as a global platform for discussing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in addressing societal challenges. Pakistan’s active participation in the summit reflects its commitment to leveraging technology for sustainable development and economic growth. The meetings with Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka are part of Pakistan’s broader strategy to position itself as a regional hub for IT and digital innovation.
The discussions with Saudi Arabia also touched upon potential collaboration in cybersecurity, smart cities, and digital governance, areas where both countries have significant expertise and shared interests. The Saudi minister invited Pakistani IT companies to explore opportunities in the Kingdom, which is undergoing rapid digital transformation under its Vision 2030 initiative.
With Sri Lanka, the conversation extended to capacity building and training programs for IT professionals, as well as exploring avenues for joint research and development in emerging technologies. The positive export figures to Sri Lanka indicate a growing market for Pakistani IT services, and both sides expressed optimism about further growth.
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