British High Commissioner Jane Marriott calls on Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatima

Celina Ali

Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Ms. Jane Marriott called on Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja here on Monday.

Matters of mutual interest, IT and Telecommunication, digitalization and cybersecurity were discussed. The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation in IT and Telecom sector. Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatima apprised the British High Commissioner about Smart Islamabad project. She said the present government is taking steps for digitalization in the country. She said women empowerment is included in priorities, adding Ministry of IT is committed for ending digital gender divide in the country. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott said UK wanted to boost cooperation with Pakistan in the field of IT and Telecommunication. The meeting was also attended by Director General International Coordination Syed Jawwad Ali Sherazi.