Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha recently met with UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua, in New York to discuss global digital initiatives. The meeting focused on the Global Digital Charter and the Declarations of the Charter of the Future, exploring potential partnerships in space and enhancing Saudi capabilities to support the United Nations’ efforts both regionally and internationally. Al-Swaha and Junhua emphasized the importance of sustainable development goals and the role of advisors and researchers within the Supreme Advisory Councils.
The discussions also touched on the latest developments regarding the upcoming Internet Governance Forum (IGF), with an agreement made on the Riyadh Declaration to be announced at IGF 2024. The meeting highlighted Saudi Arabia’s commitment to playing a significant role in assisting developing countries with digital transformation, showcasing its success in implementing high standards of e-government. This underlines Saudi Arabia’s dedication to being a key player in the global digital arena and supporting international efforts towards sustainable development and technological advancement.
Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha and Li Junhua also explored potential partnerships in space to further enhance Saudi capabilities in supporting the United Nations’ efforts regionally and internationally. The meeting highlighted Saudi Arabia’s commitment to playing an effective role in assisting developing countries with digital transformation, showcasing its success in implementing high standards of e-government.This focus on collaboration and partnerships reflects Saudi Arabia’s dedication to leveraging technology to improve the lives of its citizens and contribute to global development initiatives.
The discussions emphasized the importance of sustainable development goals and the role of advisors and researchers within the Supreme Advisory Councils. This commitment to promoting sustainable development goals aligns with the United Nations’ agenda to build a more prosperous and equitable world through technology and innovation. The meeting underscored Saudi Arabia’s commitment to playing an effective role in assisting developing countries with digital transformation, highlighting its success in implementing high standards of e-government.
In conclusion, the meeting between Minister Al-Swaha and Under-Secretary-General Junhua in New York underscored Saudi Arabia’s dedication to leveraging technology for sustainable development and global partnerships. Through initiatives such as the Global Digital Charter and the Declarations of the Charter of the Future, Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a key player in the international digital arena. By supporting the United Nations’ efforts and promoting sustainable development goals, Saudi Arabia is demonstrating its commitment to advancing technology for the betterment of society as a whole. The upcoming Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and the Riyadh Declaration are just a few examples of Saudi Arabia’s proactive approach to collaborating with international partners and driving innovation on a global scale.
