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India ready to share
expertise with Egypt in IT, Telecom
New Delhi, November 27, 2006
Shakeel Ahmad, Minister of State for Communications &
Information Technology has said that the India is ready to
share its expertise with Egypt in the field of e-governance,
Information Security, Capacity building, IT Policy and IT
industry promotion, Telecom Sector ,e-posts and setting up of
IT parks . Dr. Ahmad said this while holding talks with the
visiting delegation led by Dr. Tarek Kamel, Minister of
Communications &IT , Egypt.
In his welcome address Dr. Ahmad hoped that companies of
both countries can work together for projects in the fields of
e-governance, IT education , IT Park and cyber security for
protection of critical information infrastructure. He
suggested the setting up Industry –to-Industry cooperation
through both countries, industry associations like NASSCOM or
ESC with Egyptian counterparts. He further stated that the B-B
contacts between Egypt and Indian IT enterprises could be
encouraged by organising conventions, seminars and visit of
business delegation.
Highlighting the milestones achieved in the Telecom and IT
sectors, Dr Ahmad said that in view of opportunities exists in
Egypt , Telephone Consultants of India Limited (TCIL) can
explore the possibilities for business opportunities and take
up projects and consultancy work in Egypt in the field of
rural communications. MOU between both countries for bilateral
cooperation in ICT sector would be signed tomorrow in Chennai
by Minister of Communications & IT, Shri Dayanidhi Maran ,
reflects the desire of the two countries to work together , Dr
Ahmad added.
In his address, the Egyptian Minister, Dr Tarek Kamel said
that in view of historical and cultural relations existing
between both countries , India and Egypt should work together
for developing G-2-G and B-2-B relationships in ICT sectors.
During the discussions, Dr Kamel gave brief eye view of
economic reforms agenda launched by Egyptian Government since
July2004.He further said that both countries can work together
in utilizing ICT in education and health sectors. The visting
Egyptian Minister also shown keen interest in knowing the
functioning of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and
Universal Service Obligation Fund in providing the telecom
services in the rural areas.
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