ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Egypt are set to enhance bilateral cooperation in the digital domain, with a focus on cybersecurity, 5G, fintech, and training programmes, as highlighted during a meeting between Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja and Egypt’s Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Ihab Mohamed Abdelhamid Hassan.
During the meeting, both sides explored opportunities for joint workshops in cybersecurity and submarine cable systems.
The ambassador expressed Egypt’s keen interest in developing partnerships in emerging technologies and human resource development through scholarships and training programmes.
Minister Khawaja underlined the alignment between Egypt’s digitisation agenda and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision of a “Digital Pakistan,” emphasising that the two countries share strong cultural and developmental similarities that can pave the way for strategic collaboration.
Highlighting Pakistan’s progress in cybersecurity, she said the country’s hackathons have earned international recognition, and invited Egyptian youth to participate in these competitions. She also pointed out Pakistan’s strategic geographic position and its advanced telecom infrastructure with seven submarine cables — a foundation for deeper engagement with Egypt in maritime connectivity.
Both sides agreed to continue engagement for concrete initiatives in the digital sector that would benefit both nations and strengthen bilateral ties.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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