Shaza, Korean Envoy discuss digitalization, IT Park project

By Ali Imran

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja and Ambassador of Korea to Pakistan on Tuesday discussed matters of mutual interest, digitalization and Islamabad IT Park project.
During a meeting with the Ambassador, the minister said Pakistan greatly values its ties with Republic of Korea. She said both Pakistan and Korea can benefit from each other’s experiences in the field of IT and Telecommunication. She said on the directives of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, steps are being taken for digitalization in the country. Governance, economy and services are being digitized, she added. Shaza Fatima also emphasised upon exchanging tech experts between the two countries and starting joint training program in the field of IT & Telecom.
The minister offered thanks to the government of Korea for cooperation in construction of IT Park in Islamabad. “Islamabad IT Park is very important project and government wants its completion as soon as possible”, she added.
The Ambassador said that Korea wanted to enhance cooperation with Pakistan in the field of IT and Telecommunication.
Secretary IT Aisha Humera Chaudhary was also present in the meeting.