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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
URUMQI, June 17 (Xinhua) — The action plan of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states in the field of digital transformation was reviewed and adopted at the 4th meeting of heads of ministries and departments of the SCO member states responsible for the development of information and communication technologies (ICT), which was held in Karamay city of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Tuesday.
The plan aims to deepen exchanges and cooperation among SCO member states in the fields of developing digital transformation policies, building digital infrastructure, digital government, cloud computing, digitalization of small and medium enterprises, developing and applying digital technologies, exchanging digital technology experts, etc., with the aim of bridging the digital divide between member countries and enhancing regional digital competitiveness.
Deputy Minister of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China Xiong Jijun called promoting sustainable development and accelerating modernization common goals of the SCO member countries.
According to him, China is ready to work with all parties to improve the quality and level of cooperation among the member states of the organization by improving institutional mechanisms, strengthening political dialogue, deepening practical cooperation in the field of digital technologies and ICT, promoting the transformation and modernization of industries, building a more just, accessible and inclusive digital world, thereby contributing to the formation of a community of shared destiny of the SCO.
In their speeches, the participants of the meeting unanimously noted that digital transformation is an important engine for global economic development and comprehensive social progress, and declared their readiness, adhering to the “Shanghai Spirit”, to promote continuous achievement of new achievements in cooperation in the field of digital technologies and ICT.
The parties agreed that the next meeting will be held in Kyrgyzstan in 2026. -0-