Chinese envoy meets Federal Minister for IT

Islamabad: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing called on Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui on Tuesday.

Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication welcomed the Chinese ambassador in his office, and during the meeting matters of mutual interests and relating to Information Technology and e-commerce were discussed.

The Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication said that Pakistan and China were enjoying deep friendly relations and these ties will further enhance in future.

The Federal Minister for IT emphasized the need of boosting cooperation between Pakistan and China in IT and Telecom sector.

He said that Pakistan wanted to get benefit from Chinese experience in IT sector. The Federal Minister also sought China’s help in training Pakistan’s youth in IT skills besides starting youth exchange program between the two countries.

The Federal Minister said that environment in Pakistan is conducive for Chinese companies to invest in IT and Telecom sector in Pakistan as IT and Telecom sector of Pakistan has great potential.

Chinese ambassador lauded the role of Ministry of IT regarding the promotion of IT in the country and gave assurance for enhancing China’s collaboration with Pakistan in IT sector.

Secretary Ministry of IT and Telecommunication Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui and senior officers of the Ministry were also present in the meeting.