Egypt and Rwanda have agreed to deepen co-operation in artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation and digital capacity building, with plans to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand collaboration in the communications and information technology sector.
Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Raafat Hendy, held talks in Cairo on Monday with Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire.
The two ministers explored ways to develop a shared African vision for responsible and inclusive AI that supports sustainable development.
They also discussed launching AI-powered pilot projects in priority sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, local language technologies and digital government services, with the aim of delivering tangible results.
The meeting also focused on strengthening co-operation among government institutions, universities, research centres and innovation hubs in both countries, including Egypt University of Informatics, the Centre for Applied Innovation and the Information Technology Institute. The two sides also exchanged views on enhancing co-operation in digital government.
Hendy reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to deepening collaboration with African countries in AI and digital transformation. He highlighted Egypt’s contribution to joint African initiatives through its participation in the African Union’s AI Working Group and the AI Council working groups of the Smart Africa Alliance.
He also pointed to Egypt’s progress in implementing its National AI Strategy, which seeks to expand the use of AI across key sectors while developing specialised talent and strengthening the country’s digital capabilities.
For her part, Ingabire reaffirmed Rwanda’s commitment to strengthening co-operation with Egypt, citing the strong ties between the two countries. She underscored the importance of expanding collaboration in AI, digital transformation and digital skills development to support sustainable growth across Africa.
