Pakistan wants to strengthen ties with Sweden in IT, Telecom: Amin
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecom Syed Amin Ul Haque said on Thursday that Pakistan wanted to strengthen ties with Sweden and European countries in IT and telecom.
“Pakistan has a favorable environment for investment, especially in the IT and telecom sectors, adding that steps are being taken to introduce Pakistan as a brand to the world,” the minister said while talking to a high-level delegation from Sweden led by the Swedish ambassador. Henrik Persson, says a press release.
The delegation consists of CEOs of Swedish technology companies who learned about initiatives around the IT and telecommunications sector in Pakistan.
Amin ensured full cooperation with the Swedish technology companies in the IT and telecom sectors.
The Swedish delegation presented various proposals on the use of technology in education, health, agriculture, etc. They noted that climate change and issues such as food shortages can be better managed through the use of artificial intelligence.
The Swedish ambassador also offered Pakistani technology companies to hold roadshows in Sweden.
The delegation expressed satisfaction with ongoing IT and telecommunications projects.
The meeting was also attended by Additional Secretary (In-charge), MoITT Mohsin Mushtaq, Additional Secretary Aisha Humera Moriani, Member IT Syed Junaid Imam and DG IC Syed Jawwad Ali.—APP