Kuwaiti and Saudi Ministers of Communications Discuss Enhancing Joint Cooperation in Communications and Information Technology
The Ministers of Communications in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in communications and information technology on the sidelines of a meeting in Manama.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Manama, October 18 (KUNA) -- Kuwait’s Minister of State 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, Eng. Abdullah Al-Sawwah, to explore ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and develop shared relations in the fields of communications, information technology, and digital transformation.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 30th session of the GCC Ministerial Committee for Posts and Telecommunications, held in the Bahraini capital of Manama.
The discussions covered the deep-rooted fraternal and historical ties between Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, highlighting their continuous progress across various sectors. The parties also examined avenues to broaden cooperation, exchange expertise and experiences in the communications and IT sector, reflecting the depth of bilateral relations and serving the common interests of the two brotherly nations.
Furthermore, the meeting reviewed areas of joint cooperation in developing telecommunications infrastructure, advancing digital transformation, leveraging modern technologies and innovation, and emphasized the importance of continued coordination between relevant authorities in both countries to support joint technical initiatives and projects, thereby contributing to the development and efficiency of digital services.
The meeting underscored the importance of sustaining coordination and cooperation between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in technical and digital fields, strengthening their strategic partnership to support the trajectory of development and Gulf integration, and keeping pace with the rapid developments in the communications and information technology sector.
Attending the meeting from the Kuwaiti side were Dr. Khaled Al-Zamil, Chairman of the Public Authority for Communications and Information Technology; Eng. Meshal Al-Zaid, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport; and Dr. Ahmed Al-Husseini, Director of the Public Relations Department at the Ministry of Transport. (End) K.N.A. / N.A.A.
