Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat left on Friday for New York on a two-day working visit, during which he will participate in sessions of “SDG Digital 2024”.
During the sessions, Talaat is scheduled to review Egypt’s successful experiment in the field of digital transformation.
He will also take part in a session on the importance of using AI systems and AI-based innovations in backing sustainable development. The session will be held on the sidelines of activities of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79).
The minister is set to hold a number of bilateral meetings with leaders of international organizations and representatives of international companies specialized in communications and IT to discuss boosting joint cooperation in the Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).
“SDG Digital 2024” will explore digital tech’s role in sustainable development.
The 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79) opened on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, September 24, 2024.
Building on the impact of last year’s SDG Digital, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) are gearing up for SDG Digital to take place on Friday and Saturday in New York.
SDG Digital is a cornerstone of our ongoing efforts to leverage digital innovation for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), set within the broader context of this year’s UN General Assembly, the Summit of the Future and its Action Days.
SDG Digital will exemplify how digital technologies can lay the groundwork for a more sustainable, inclusive, and responsible future.
By convening leaders from government, civil society, the private sector, youth, and academia, SDG Digital will propel participants forward into the future, encouraging exploration of the trends, risks, and opportunities presented by digital and emerging technologies on our journey forward.
