ISLAMABAD - Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Suh Sangpyo called on Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Amin-ul-Haque here on Wednesday.
Syed Amin-ul-Haque welcomed the Korean Ambassador in his office and during meeting matters of mutual interests and related to IT and telecommunication were discussed. The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation in the field of IT and Telecom. Federal Minister for IT said that Pakistan greatly valued its relations with the Republic of Korea. He said the Ministry of IT & Telecom was taking steps regarding digitalisation. Pakistan’s IT & Telecom sector, he said, was rapidly progressing.
Amin-ul-Haque said that Pakistan’s ICT export remittances had surged to $1.512 billion at a growth rate of 43.59% during July-March of FY 2020-21, in comparison to $1.053 billion during same period last financial year.
He said the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication was committed to provide telecom service across the country including Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).
He said Pakistan wanted to get benefits from the experience of Korea in the field of IT. The federal minister also urged Korea to support Pakistan in smart phones manufacturing and assembling.
He said IT & Telecom companies of Korea could invest in Pakistan as atmosphere for foreign investment in Pakistan was conducive.
He said exchange of IT professionals and start-ups between the two countries was also vital.
Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador of Korea said that Korea wanted to establish information excess centre in Pakistan.
He also lauded IT Ministry’s efforts for promotion of IT and Telecommunication in the country.