Pakistan is eager to form partnerships with Russia in the IT sector to build a better future, stated Pakistani Ambassador Muhammad Khalid Jamali at the International IT Forum in Khanty-Mansiysk on June 18.
“Pakistan has a thriving IT sector with over 2,000 companies employing more than 300,000 English-speaking IT professionals and 13 software technology parks. Additionally, our universities produce over 20,000 IT graduates and engineers annually,” said Ambassador Jamali.
He highlighted Pakistan’s establishment of Special Technology Zones (STZs) to attract investments and integrate cutting-edge technology into the country.
The Ambassado also highlighted the importance of responsible innovation, mentioning the need for ethical guidelines and regulatory frameworks to ensure technology serves the public good.
Ambassador Jamali called for joint cooperation in the IT sector, noting its potential to revolutionize education, healthcare, and public services, thereby addressing social and environmental challenges. “We are confident that by collaborating with our Russian counterparts, we can leverage the IT sector to address these challenges,” he added.