Djibouti's Minister of Communication, Mohamed Abdoulkader Moussa, recently met with his Qatari counterpart, Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Mannai, on the sidelines of the PP-26 conference of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Doha. The meeting was attended by Djibouti's ambassador to Qatar, Dayib Doubad. This bilateral meeting highlights the commitment of both countries to enhancing their cooperation in the telecommunications and digital sectors.
The discussions between Moussa and Al Mannai focused on key areas such as capacity building, development of communication infrastructure, and the establishment of data centers. These areas are crucial for the national strategies of both countries, aiming at digital transformation, technological sovereignty, and economic competitiveness. For Djibouti, with its strategic geographical location in international telecommunications networks, these cooperation areas represent significant opportunities.
Djibouti aims to leverage its strategic position to consolidate its ambitions in the regional digital economy. The development of digital infrastructure, enhancement of national skills, and strengthening of data hosting and processing capacities are essential levers for this goal. Qatar, with its experience in information technology and investments in digital infrastructure, is seen as a valuable partner for Djibouti.
The meeting between Moussa and Al Mannai also underscored the importance of digital diplomacy as a new instrument of international cooperation. As telecommunications infrastructure, data centers, and mastery of technologies become issues of sovereignty, bilateral partnerships in these areas take on growing economic and strategic importance. This encounter provides a relevant framework for deepening dialogue and identifying new collaboration avenues.
Moussa praised the quality of cooperation relations between Djibouti and Qatar and expressed gratitude for Qatar's support. He reaffirmed Djibouti's commitment to consolidating and perpetuating this partnership. The two countries are keen on transforming their cooperation into concrete initiatives that can support the modernization of Djibouti's digital ecosystem and its development ambitions.
The PP-26 conference of the ITU serves as a platform for countries to discuss the future of telecommunications and digital technology. The participation of high-ranking officials from Djibouti and Qatar in this conference demonstrates their commitment to being at the forefront of digital advancements and leveraging these for national development.
The strengthened partnership between Djibouti and Qatar is expected to foster expertise sharing, skills transfer, and the emergence of new structuring projects. For Djibouti, the goal is to utilize this partnership to support its digital economy ambitions and enhance its position in the regional digital landscape.
Key points
- Djibouti and Qatar have agreed to enhance cooperation in telecommunications and digital technology.
- The partnership aims to support Djibouti's ambitions in the digital economy.
- The two countries are committed to transforming their cooperation into concrete initiatives for mutual benefit.
