Communications Minister discusses with his Saudi counterpart enhancing joint cooperation in communications, IT, and digital transformation
The communications ministers of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in communications and digital transformation during the Manama meetings.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
Kuwait’s Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology and Acting Minister of Media and Culture, Omar Al-Omar, held talks on 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 on the sidelines of the 30th session of the Ministerial Committee for Postal and Communications Affairs of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, held in the Bahraini capital, Manama.
The discussion highlighted the deep-rooted fraternal and historical ties between Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, noting their continuous progress across various sectors. It also addressed ways to broaden cooperation, exchange expertise and experiences in the communications and IT sector, reflecting the depth of bilateral relations and serving the shared interests of the two brotherly nations.
During the meeting, the parties reviewed areas of joint cooperation in developing communications 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. Such efforts aim to enhance 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, and supporting the trajectory of development and Gulf integration while keeping pace with rapid advancements in the communications and IT 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 Public Relations at the Ministry of Transport.
