Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja held bilateral meetings with officials from Sri Lanka and Egypt on the sidelines of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in Geneva on Monday.
Meeting with Sri Lanka Focuses on Digital Economy and AI
During her meeting with Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, Chief Adviser to the President of Sri Lanka on the Digital Economy, the two sides discussed promoting the digital economy and e-governance. The meeting also featured detailed discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) sovereignty. Pakistan’s IT exports to Sri Lanka stood at US$424,000 in fiscal year 2025. Both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in the IT sector and share best practices.
Bilateral Talks with Egypt on Digital Transformation
Shaza Fatima also held a bilateral meeting with Eng. Mahmoud Badawi, Deputy Minister for Digital Transformation of the Arab Republic of Egypt. During the meeting, the Pakistani and Egyptian delegations agreed to enhance cooperation in the fields of information technology, telecommunications, and digital governance, according to a news release. Shaza Fatima and Mahmoud Badawi also held discussions on the sidelines of the United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance.
Broader Context of WSIS Participation
The meetings underscore Pakistan’s commitment to expanding its digital footprint and fostering international partnerships in the IT sector. The WSIS forum provides a platform for countries to share insights and collaborate on information society issues.
