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- Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja meets Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong in Islamabad
- Discuss joint ventures, knowledge transfer and capacity-building in digital economy
KARACHI: Pakistan and China are exploring new joint ventures in artificial intelligence, smart cities and digital innovation, Pakistan’s IT ministry said on Friday, following a high-level meeting between Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja and Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong in Islamabad.
The meeting reaffirmed both countries’ intent to deepen bilateral cooperation in emerging technologies and to build on their long-standing digital partnership through knowledge sharing, joint ventures, and technical capacity building.
“This dialogue opened avenues for joint ventures, knowledge transfer, and capacity-building in critical sectors of the digital economy,” the IT ministry said in a statement.
“Both sides emphasized the importance of leveraging technology for inclusive development and committed to advancing mutually beneficial initiatives that reinforce the digital cooperation between Pakistan and China.”
Khawaja outlined Pakistan’s strategy to harness digital tools for economic growth and improved public services, while Ambassador Jiang expressed Beijing’s continued support for “practical cooperation and expertise exchange” in key areas of innovation.
The two sides discussed deepening collaboration across smart city initiatives, artificial intelligence applications and wider digital transformation goals.
The ministry said the meeting marked a step forward in advancing Pakistan’s vision for a tech-driven economy.
The Pakistan government’s ‘Digital Pakistan’ initiative is a comprehensive strategy focused on expanding broadband and 5G infrastructure, promoting digital literacy, youth engagement and innovation, developing e‑governance services for citizens and supporting investment in tech startups, IT zones, and export-driven IT firms.