2023/10/15
Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha, Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology hashtag#MCIT, recently held discussions with several South Korean ministers to bolster the strategic partnership between the two nations. The aim is to support the growth of the digital economy, innovation, and human capacity development. These qualitative partnerships come to enhance and accelerate the qualitative technological leaps and localize the industry and knowledge.
Areas of Collaboration:
- Digital government initiatives
- Harnessing big data
- Modern technologies to achieve growth and prosperity
- Supporting entrepreneurs
- Opening joint markets
- Integration and partnership between the digital entrepreneurship ecosystems
- Generating investment opportunities between the two friendly countries
The meeting, attended by a delegation from the digital economy, space, and innovation sectors, focused on enhancing the digital economy's growth and expanding the strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and South Korea. They also discussed joint programs in the field of digital innovation, human capacity development, and advanced technologies.
Participants:
- Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha, Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology
- Lee Sang-min, South Korean Minister of Interior and Safety
- Lee Jung-ho, South Korean Minister of Science, ICT, and Future Planning
- Dr. Lee Young, South Korean Minister for SMEs and Startups