Hangzhou – OnePress
Minister of Digital Transformation and Communications Ahmed Al-Dardiri Ghandour participated in the opening of the China-Africa Digital Technology Cooperation Center in Hangzhou, as part of Sudan’s participation in the conference and program on development policies and digital transformation in Africa.
The participation comes as part of the Ministry of Digital Transformation and Telecommunications’ drive to expand Sudan’s international technical partnerships and link them to the priorities of building national capacities, developing digital infrastructure, accelerating digital transformation and supporting the growth of the digital economy in Sudan.
On the sidelines of the events, H.E. held talks with the Chinese Deputy Minister of Industry and Information Technology, which focused on expanding cooperation between the two countries in the fields of digital transformation, communications and information technology, as well as capacity building, knowledge and experience exchange and enhancing cooperation between the competent institutions in the two countries.
The two sides discussed opportunities to develop cooperation to practical paths that support Sudan’s priorities in the areas of digital government, digital infrastructure, emerging technologies, and national competencies development, as well as strengthening institutional communication and continued coordination between the two sides.
In his speech at the opening of the center, the minister welcomed the Chinese initiative to enhance digital cooperation with African countries, stressing that technology has become a key driver of development and growth, and expanding digital cooperation opens real opportunities for capacity building, service development, youth empowerment and innovation promotion.
He pointed to China's pioneering experience and advanced capabilities in the fields of technology, communications, artificial intelligence and digital government, stressing Sudan's aspiration to expand cooperation with it and exchange experiences and knowledge, which supports the priorities of digital transformation and opens wider horizons for technical partnership between the two countries.
He also praised the role of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Chinese Academy of Information and Communication Technology in promoting China-Africa digital cooperation, noting that the China-Africa Digital Technology Cooperation Center is an important platform for knowledge exchange, capacity building and development of new areas of cooperation in technology and innovation between China and African countries.
He stressed that Sudan will continue to expand its international technical partnerships and work to translate them into practical cooperation tracks that contribute to building national capacities, developing the digital infrastructure and supporting the implementation of digital transformation priorities in the country.