FEDERAL MINISTER FOR IT AND TELECOMMUNICATION, SYED AMIN UL HAQUE IN A MEETING WITH AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA MR. SUH SANGPYO IN ISLAMABAD ON APRIL 28, 2021.
Islamabad; 28 April 2021 – Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Mr. Suh Sangpyo called on Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque. The Minister welcomed the Ambassador in his office, and during meeting matters of mutual interests and related to IT and Telecommunication were discussed.The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation in the field of IT and Telecom.
Minister said that Pakistan greatly values its relations with the Republic of the Korea. He said Ministry of IT & Telecom is taking steps regarding digitalization. Pakistan’s IT & Telecom sector is rapidly progressing.
Ambassador said that Korea intends to establish information excess center in Pakistan. He also lauded IT Ministry’s efforts for promotion of IT and Telecommunication in the country.
Amin Ul Haque said that Pakistan’s ICT export remittances have surged to $1.512 billion at a growth rate of 43.59% during July-March of FY 2020-21, in comparison to US $1.053 billion during same period last financial year.
He said Ministry of IT and Telecommunication is committed for provision of telecom service across the country including Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan (GB).
Pakistan wants to get benefits from the experience of Korea in the field of IT. Korea can support Pakistan in smart phones manufacturing and assembling. IT & Telecom companies of Korea can invest in Pakistan as atmosphere for foreign investment is conducive.
He said exchange of IT professionals and startups between the two countries is also vital.
Senior officers of the Ministry of IT & Telecom were also present in the meeting.
