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ICESCO bolsters cooperation among Islamic world states in digital transformation

Published: 19 Jul 2023 - 08:42 am | Last Updated: 19 Jul 2023 - 08:43 am

QNA

Rabat: Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) Dr. Salim bin Mohammed Al Malik has affirmed that ICESCO contributes to bolstering cooperation between Islamic world states, alongside other states in digital transformation, sharing of expertise and the successful experiences in this field through electronic platforms that support knowledge transfer.

This came during his meeting with Director-General of the Digital Development Agency Dr. Mohamed Idrissi El Meliani at the ICESCO Headquarter in Morocco.

El Meliani praised the roles undertaken by ICESCO to serve its member states, underscoring the keenness of Digital Development Agency to upgrade partnership with ICESCO and the remaining Islamic world states. The meeting discussed practical proposals for cooperation between the two sides, including the launch of award in digital development, strategic partnership in organizing GITEX Africa 2024 exhibition due to be held in Marrakech in May.

They also discussed convening a meeting for ministers in charge of technology and communications in the Islamic world states ahead of the exhibition.