Syrian Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology Abd al-Salam Haykal held talks with Baek Kyung-hun, Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea, on cooperation opportunities in developing digital infrastructure and building scientific and technical capabilities, on the sidelines of the Global Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology in Seoul.
The Ministry stated on Monday that Minister Haykal presented during the meeting the Syrian program for developing telecommunications infrastructure, its role in improving services and expanding internet access, and providing the necessary foundation for digital transformation and building a technological industry that opens new opportunities for work and investment for Syrian youth.
Integration of Education and Scientific Research
The meeting addressed the advanced sciences track launched by the Ministry of Education, and the importance of integrating infrastructure development with investment in education, and preparing cadres capable of developing and applying technology.
Leveraging the Korean Experience
The two sides discussed ways to benefit from the Korean experience in linking education and scientific research with industry, and transforming scientific capabilities into economic opportunities and productive projects, in addition to cooperation opportunities with the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in supporting capacity building and transferring expertise.
Both sides agreed to continue exploring cooperation areas between the two countries, where Minister Haykal invited his Korean counterpart to visit Damascus, which he promised to fulfill in the coming months.
The Global Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology is being held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from the 19th to the 22nd of this month, by the World Bank Group, in partnership with the Ministries of Finance and Economy, and Science, Information Technology and Communications of the Republic of Korea, with the participation of leaders from government, business, academic sectors, civil society, and development organizations, to discuss the role of artificial intelligence and digital technologies, including small-scale AI models, in creating jobs and enhancing productivity, and expanding access to services.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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