Raafat Hindi, Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Info Know-how, acquired Paula Ingabire, Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation, to debate methods of strengthening cooperation between the 2 nations within the fields of digital transformation, synthetic intelligence (AI) and digital capability constructing, within the presence of Dan Munyuza, Rwanda’s Ambassador to Egypt.
The assembly explored cooperation on creating a shared African imaginative and prescient for synthetic intelligence that’s accountable, inclusive and development-focused, alongside the implementation of pilot initiatives primarily based on AI applied sciences in various precedence sectors, together with healthcare, agriculture, native languages and authorities providers, with the goal of delivering tangible and measurable outcomes.
The 2 sides additionally mentioned establishing frameworks for cooperation between authorities entities, universities, analysis establishments and innovation centres in each nations, together with the Egypt College of Informatics, the Utilized Innovation Centre and the Info Know-how Institute (ITI), in addition to strengthening cooperation and the change of experience in digital authorities.
The 2 ministries additionally agreed to signal a memorandum of understanding within the coming interval to reinforce bilateral cooperation within the fields of communications and knowledge expertise.
Throughout the assembly, Hindi reaffirmed Egypt’s dedication to strengthening cooperation with African nations within the area of synthetic intelligence and profiting from the alternatives provided by these applied sciences to help digital transformation efforts throughout the continent.
He highlighted Egypt’s efforts to advance African cooperation on AI via its participation within the African Union’s AI Working Group, in addition to its contributions to the working teams of the AI Council beneath the Sensible Africa Alliance.
Hindi expressed his aspiration to deepen cooperation with Rwanda in communications and knowledge expertise, notably in synthetic intelligence, and to work collectively to broaden its functions in help of improvement efforts throughout the African continent.
He famous that Egypt has made vital progress on this area via the implementation of its Nationwide Synthetic Intelligence Technique, which relies on an built-in set of pillars geared toward increasing using AI functions throughout completely different sectors whereas creating specialised human capital.
For her half, Paula Ingabire affirmed her nation’s dedication to strengthening cooperation with Egypt in communications and knowledge expertise in mild of the shut ties between the 2 nations. She highlighted the significance of specializing in joint cooperation within the fields of synthetic intelligence, digital transformation and digital abilities improvement.
The assembly additionally mentioned methods to strengthen coordination in regional and worldwide boards involved with AI governance, with the goal of shaping widespread African positions on associated points.
Individuals additionally reviewed the position of the Utilized Innovation Centre in creating and deploying revolutionary AI-based options to serve society, along with the Ministry of Communications and Info Know-how’s programmes and initiatives in digital capability constructing, technological innovation and help for freelancers.
The assembly additionally highlighted the efforts of the Info Know-how Institute in coaching and qualifying professionals and creating digital abilities, notably within the area of synthetic intelligence.
