Gabon and Turkey are set to increase their digital collaborations following strategic discussions at a high level.
Gabon and Turkey Strengthen Digital Partnership
In a significant meeting held in Gabon, the Minister of Digital Economy, Digitalization and Innovation, Mr. Mark Alexandre Doumba, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Gabon, His Excellency Mr. Can conomiencesu, discussed the strategic digital sector with the aim of strengthening bilateral relations.
The meeting, which marked a new chapter in the strengthening of a structural technological partnership between the two countries, indicated a mutual desire to boost digital transformation and increase the impact of the digital economy in Gabon.
During the meeting, Minister Doumba outlined his department's core missions, which include digital modernization of public administration, expansion of national digital infrastructure, data governance, technological sovereignty, and training of young digital talents. The Turkish Ambassador expressed his country's interest in supporting Gabon's digital ambitions.
Turkey could potentially provide assistance in e-government, electronic signatures in official communications, developing remote payment solutions for public services, and contributing to the installation of telecommunications infrastructure in underserved areas.
The primary focus of the meeting was to discuss the strategic digital sector, with both parties agreeing to continue technical exchanges to identify concrete joint projects. The aim of these follow-up discussions is to identify projects that can have a significant and positive impact on Gabonese citizens.
The Gabonese Government, under the leadership of His Excellency Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Head of State, is committed to deepening cooperation, with digital transformation being a prominent focus. However, specific joint projects between Gabon and Turkey in the digital sector are currently in the planning and identification stages.
While no detailed or named projects have been officially announced yet, the cooperation remains at the strategic and planning phase, aiming to translate into concrete initiatives in the near future. The meeting took place between the two high-level officials, with Minister Doumba praising Turkey's consistent engagement with Gabon.
The Turkish Ambassador also acknowledged the significance of the meeting, stating his country's commitment to supporting Gabon's digital ambitions. The meeting was indeed a notable step towards strengthening bilateral relations and boosting the digital economy in Gabon.
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- The collaboration between Gabon and Turkey in the digital sector could extend to education and self-development, as Turkey may offer assistance in training young digital talents, thereby contributing to Gabon's digital economy and overall development.
- In the realm of politics, this digital partnership between Gabon and Turkey also opens up opportunities for collaboration in areas such as e-government, electronic signatures, and telecommunications infrastructure installation, which can ultimately impact general news and the lives of Gabonese citizens.
