Pakistan is set to formally assume the chairmanship of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) during the body’s 5th General Assembly, marking a key milestone in the country’s growing digital diplomacy.
The official handover of the DCO council presidency will take place during the General Assembly, being held in Kuwait, where Federal Minister for IT and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja is attending on a two-day official visit.
Shaza Fatima is representing Pakistan at the high-level gathering, which brings together ministers, policymakers, and digital leaders from around the world to discuss cooperation in emerging technologies and digital economies.
The DCO currently comprises 16 member countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Jordan, Bangladesh, and others, working collectively to promote inclusive digital growth.
The federal minister will address the opening ceremony of the General Assembly and participate in a thematic ministerial roundtable, where discussions will focus on artificial intelligence and its potential risks.
On the sidelines, Shaza Fatima is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with IT ministers from member states, including Saudi Arabia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Azerbaijan, and meet DCO Secretary General Deema AlYahya.
Officials say Pakistan’s assumption of the DCO chairmanship reflects its expanding role in global digital policy, technology governance, and international cooperation.
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