Sweden Keen to Boost Ties with Pakistan in IT Sector

ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Sweden to Pakistan Mr. Henrik Persson called on the Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja and said that Sweden is Keen to Boost Ties with Pakistan in IT Sector.

Views were exchanged on matters of mutual interest and boosting cooperation in the field of IT and Telecommunication between the two countries.

While talking to the Swedish Ambassador, Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatima said that the present government is fully focused on the IT and Telecommunication sector, as the uplift of this sector is the first priority.

She noted that the IT exports of Pakistan are increasing, saying that Pakistan wants to increase its IT exports to Sweden, and business-to-business relations between the two countries.

We also want branding of Pakistan in the Swedish ICT Market, she maintained. She said both Swedish and Pakistan’s tech companies can jointly organize roadshows.

Shaza Fatima went on to say that the collaboration in BPO sector will strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.

Pakistan and Sweden can get benefits from each other’s experiences in the field of technology, she said.

Minister of State for IT also urged Swedish tech companies to invest in Pakistan, saying that the atmosphere for foreign investment in Pakistan is conducive.Digitalization: Government To Set Up Commission

She said the private sector is being fully supported and facilitated under the vision of the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Public-private partnerships can put the country on the path of development, she added.

The Swedish Ambassador said that Pakistan’s IT sector has great potential. Sweden is keen to enhance cooperation with Pakistan in the IT and Telecommunication sector, he said.

Meeting was also attended by Director General International Coordination Syed Jawwad Ali Sherazi.