Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdellati participated in the G7 ministerial meeting in Paris, where he delivered a speech on the governance of artificial intelligence. He emphasized the significance of AI as a primary driver of economic growth and innovation in various sectors, including healthcare, education, agriculture, and public administration. Abdellati stressed the need to utilize AI to serve the people.
During the meeting, Abdellati reviewed Egypt's efforts to establish a comprehensive national system for AI governance. This includes the establishment of the National Council for Artificial Intelligence, the launch of a national strategy, and the adoption of a national framework for AI governance in 2026. He highlighted Egypt's commitment to using these technologies to develop government services and priority sectors, while fostering partnerships with the private sector and supporting scientific research and innovation.
Abdellati also highlighted Egypt's efforts at the regional and international levels, noting the country's contribution to shaping the African Union's continental AI strategy and relevant Arab initiatives. He emphasized Egypt's commitment to ensuring the active participation of African and Arab countries in the development and governance of AI, taking into account their national priorities and needs.
The Egyptian Foreign Minister stressed the importance of establishing a comprehensive and balanced international framework for AI governance, ensuring that all countries benefit from its opportunities. He praised the efforts of the United Nations in this field and welcomed the establishment of an independent international scientific body on AI, as well as the launch of a global dialogue on AI governance.
Abdellati's participation in the G7 meeting reflects Egypt's commitment to engaging with international partners on issues related to AI governance. Egypt recognizes the potential of AI to drive economic growth and improve living standards, and is working to ensure that the benefits of AI are shared by all.
The G7 meeting in Paris brought together foreign ministers from the world's leading economies to discuss pressing global issues, including AI governance. Egypt's participation in the meeting demonstrates its growing importance as a player in international affairs and its commitment to shaping the global agenda on key issues.
As the world grapples with the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, Egypt's efforts to establish a comprehensive national system for AI governance and engage with international partners on this issue are seen as a positive step forward. The country's vision for AI governance prioritizes the needs of its people and seeks to ensure that the benefits of AI are shared by all.
Key points
- Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdellati attends G7 meeting in Paris to discuss AI governance.
- Egypt emphasizes the importance of establishing a comprehensive international framework for AI governance.
- Egypt is working to establish a national system for AI governance, including the establishment of the National Council for Artificial Intelligence.
