Communications Minister Discusses Strengthening Cooperation with Saudi Counterpart in Telecoms and IT

State Minister for Communications and Information Technology and Acting Minister of Media and Culture Omar Al-Omar held talks today, Sunday, with Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Engineer Abdullah Al-Sawwah, to explore ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and develop joint relations in the fields of communications, information technology, and digital transformation.

The meeting took place during a bilateral session held on the sidelines of the 30th meeting of the Ministerial Committee for Postal and Telecommunications Affairs of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, convened in the Bahraini capital, Manama.

The discussion covered the deep-rooted fraternal and historical ties between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, which continue to witness steady progress across various sectors, as well as ways to broaden the horizons of cooperation and exchange expertise and experiences in the communications and information technology sector, reflecting the depth of bilateral relations and serving the shared interests of the two brotherly countries.

The meeting also reviewed areas of joint cooperation in developing telecommunications infrastructure, advancing digital transformation, leveraging modern technologies and innovation, and emphasized the importance of continuing coordination between the relevant authorities in both countries to support joint technical initiatives and projects, thereby contributing to the development and efficiency of digital services.

The talks underscored the importance of sustained coordination and cooperation between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in technical and digital fields, strengthening their strategic partnership to support the trajectory of development and GCC integration, and keeping pace with the rapid developments in the communications and information technology sector.