By Adnan Hameed
TWA
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The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin called on Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja in Islamabad.
During the meeting, two sides exchanged views on enhancing collaboration in the field of IT and Telecommunication. Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatima said that Pakistan wanted to boost ties with Kazakhstan in IT and telecom sector, adding that the formation of joint working group between the two countries is necessary for connecting the tech companies of both sides.
She noted that both Pakistan and Kazakhstan can initiate technology transfer and IT experts’ exchange program. Shaza Fatima said that IT and Telecommunication sector of Pakistan has investment opportunities, inviting Kazakhstan tech companies to invest in this sector.
On this occasion, Kazakhstan Ambassador said that Kazakhstan will increase cooperation with Pakistan in IT & Telecom sector and the ties in this sector will strengthened.
Additional Secretary, MoITT Ms. Aisha Humera Moriani, Chairman Pakistan Software Houses Association (PASHA) Muhammad Zohaib Khan and DG International Coordination Syed Jawwad Ali Sherazi were also present in the meeting.
