HE the Minister of Communications and Information Technology Meets HE the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China

• The visit aimed to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in the communications and information technology sector.
• Discussions explored opportunities for collaboration between digital startups and public and private sector institutions in both regions.

His Excellency Mr. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, met today with His Excellency Mr. John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, and the accompanying delegation. The visit comes as part of an official trip to the State of Qatar, during which a series of meetings will be held to strengthen economic and technological cooperation between the two sides.

The meeting focused on advancing bilateral cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in the communications and information technology sector. Both sides discussed ways to enhance partnerships in digital innovation, emerging technologies, and the development of digital infrastructure and smart government services.

The two parties also reviewed successful experiences in areas such as smart cities and digital governance and explored prospects for collaboration between digital startups and government and private entities in both countries. These discussions aim to foster future partnerships that will support the digital economy and accelerate innovation.

The visit reflects a shared commitment to strengthening ties in digital economy, technology, and innovation, while identifying new opportunities for investment and collaboration in smart services.