Egypt Holds International Talks in Doha to Boost AI & Quantum Computing Cooperation and Rally Support for ITU Council Candidacy
Eng. Raafat Hendi, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, concluded his participation in the International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26) in Doha by holding a series of high-level bilateral meetings to strengthen regional and international digital partnerships.
Egyptian-Qatari Talks to Foster Innovation and Coordinate AI Governance
The Egyptian Minister met with his Qatari counterpart, Mr. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai—in the presence of Egyptian Ambassador Waleed El-Fiqi—to discuss finalized preparations for signing a memorandum of understanding covering digital infrastructure, digital transformation, capacity building, and postal services. Both parties emphasized unifying Arab positions on AI governance and empowering youth entrepreneurship.
Partnership with South Korea in Quantum Computing and Technological Development
In a meeting with Dr. Bae Kyung-hoon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT of South Korea, both sides discussed mechanisms to activate the signed MoU. They explored leveraging Korean expertise in AI applications, quantum computing, digital skills development, and institutional capacity building.
Enhancing Digital Trust with AICTO and Broad International Coordination
Discussions included a session with Mr. Mohamed ben Amor, Secretary-General of the Arab Information and Communication Technologies Organization (AICTO), focusing on joint cooperation in digital trust and e-signatures.
Additionally, the Minister met with Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the ITU, alongside heads of participating delegations, to promote Egypt’s candidacy for re-election to the ITU Council, highlighting Egypt’s track record in hosting major ITU conferences and its commitment to digital inclusion.
