Bahraini and Saudi Ministers of Communications Discuss Enhancing Cooperation and Integration in Communications and Technology

Manama, October 18 (KUNA) -- Bahrain’s Minister of Transport and Communications, Dr. Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmed, held talks in Manama today, Sunday, with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Abdullah Al-Sawwah, to explore ways to enhance cooperation and integration between the two countries in the fields of communications and technology.

The Bahrain News Agency reported that the discussions took place during a meeting between the two ministers on the sidelines of the 30th session of the Ministerial Committee for Postal and Communications Affairs of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

Bahrain’s Minister of Transport and Communications praised the deep, historic, and firmly rooted fraternal relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, noting their continuous development and growth across various sectors, supported by the attention and backing of the leaderships of both brotherly countries. He emphasized the commitment to further strengthening cooperation and joint coordination to meet the aspirations of both countries and their fraternal peoples.

The meeting also discussed and explored opportunities to expand digital connectivity and joint investments in digital infrastructure, data centers, and artificial intelligence, contributing to greater integration between the communications and technology sectors in both countries. Both sides reaffirmed the importance of continuing coordination and developing joint initiatives and partnerships to support digital transformation pathways, boost the growth of the communications and technology sectors, and serve the shared interests of the two brotherly nations. (End) K.N.A. / M.A.H.A.