Morocco and Serbia are exploring new avenues for cooperation in digital technologies, focusing on artificial intelligence, data centers, and cloud infrastructure. A meeting in Belgrade between Serbia's Minister of Information and Telecommunications Boris Bratina and Morocco's Ambassador to Serbia Omar Amghar covered various areas of potential collaboration. The discussions aimed to expand bilateral cooperation in AI, digital infrastructure, and information technologies. This development marks a significant step in strengthening ties between the two nations.

The meeting between Bratina and Amghar identified several areas for cooperation, including telecommunications infrastructure, 5G technology, optical networks, data centers, cloud infrastructure, AI, and cybersecurity. Both officials examined opportunities for collaboration in digital infrastructure and data centers, according to Serbia's Ministry of Information and Telecommunications. This exchange of ideas highlights the potential for mutual growth and development in the digital sector.

Morocco is currently implementing its "Digital Morocco 2030" strategy, which includes efforts to expand digital infrastructure and strengthen national capacities in cloud computing, AI, and digital public services. As part of this strategy, the Moroccan government is developing a sovereign data center in Rabat with a planned capacity of 50 megawatts. This facility will support cloud services, digital public administration, AI, high-performance computing, and cybersecurity.

The Serbian Ministry of Information and Telecommunications stated that there is room for intensifying cooperation between institutions and companies of the two countries. The exchange of experiences in digital transformation, development of electronic communications, cloud technologies, data centers, AI, and information security was also discussed. This cooperation aims to foster growth and innovation in the digital sector.

Bratina and Amghar also discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation between institutions and companies from both countries. They emphasized the longstanding relations between Morocco and Serbia, built on nearly seven decades of diplomatic ties. These relations provide a solid foundation for further developing bilateral cooperation in the digital sector.

The two officials highlighted the importance of exchanging expertise in digital transformation, electronic communications, cloud technologies, data centers, AI, and information security. This exchange will enable both countries to leverage each other's strengths and expertise, driving growth and innovation in the digital sector.

The meeting between Morocco and Serbia marks a significant step in expanding cooperation in AI, digital technologies, and information technologies. The discussions have laid the groundwork for future collaborations, enabling both countries to harness the potential of digital technologies and drive economic growth.

Key points

  • Morocco and Serbia discuss cooperation in AI, digital infrastructure, and information technologies.
  • Morocco is implementing its "Digital Morocco 2030" strategy to expand digital infrastructure and strengthen national capacities.
  • The two countries aim to exchange expertise in digital transformation, electronic communications, cloud technologies, data centers, AI, and information security.

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