By Ahmad El-Assasy
A productive discussion was held between Egypt’s Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Dr. Amr Talaat and his Algerian counterpart, the Minister for Postal Services and Telecommunications, Karim Bibi Triki,. The dialogue took place at the offices of Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, as noted in a press release issued recently.
The bilateral meeting provided a platform to review strategies for bolstering partnerships and exchanging expertise in pertinent areas between the two nations. Potential collaborations spanning the regulation of the telecommunications sector, cybersecurity, digital transformation, postal services, capacity building, innovation, entrepreneurship, and enhancing business partnerships were explored.
Subsequently, a more expansive meeting was convened, with top-ranking executives from both countries in attendance. This congregation offered an opportunity to scrutinise the “Digital Egypt” blueprint and the strategic ventures of Algeria’s Ministry of Postal Services and Telecommunications. A thorough discussion ensued, delving into the possibilities of enhancing cooperation and expertise sharing in areas encompassing postal services, digital infrastructure, telecommunication regulation, data centre industry, information technology development, technological innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Dr. Talaat divulged plans to install two novel subsea cables, which would establish a more robust link between Egypt and Algeria, with operations commencing by 2025. This would raise the tally of cables connecting the two nations to four. There was also discourse around the importance of inspiring the younger generation to establish startups, with an acknowledgement of Algeria’s successes in this field.
Algeria’s Minister for Postal Services and Telecommunications emphasised the deep-seated historical ties between Egypt and Algeria, as well as their shared aspirations for the future, particularly within the telecommunications and information technology sector. He accentuated the unwavering dedication of both countries towards fostering youth involvement and channeling investments into cutting-edge technologies.
