During a recent visit to New York, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Abdullah Al-Swaha, engaged in discussions with Li Junhua, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs. The primary focus of their meeting was digital transformation and fostering international collaboration in this field. Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, was also present at the meeting.
The dialogue between Al-Swaha and Li centered on how advancements in digital transformation can expedite the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. They explored ways to enhance cooperation in digital governance and emphasized the importance of building digital capacities in developing nations. The exchange aimed at sharing experiences and best practices that could lead to the creation of more inclusive and innovative digital services.
Strengthening digital government frameworks and supporting technological growth in less developed countries were key topics of the meeting. Both parties acknowledged the critical role of digital transformation in advancing societal progress and highlighted the need for shared strategies and collaboration to realize these advancements effectively.
This engagement underscored Saudi Arabia’s commitment to expanding its international partnerships and leveraging emerging technologies to enhance government services. By doing so, the Kingdom aims to ensure that societies at large can harness the benefits presented by the digital economy, thus paving the way for a more connected and technologically advanced future.