Niger holds the first edition of Digital Week in the presence of delegations from AES and China

The authorities of Niger opened this Thursday 18 at the Mahatma Gandhi international conference center in Niamey, the 1st edition of the National Digital Week under the theme 'Digital and Sovereignty' and in presence of delegations from the countries of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and China. Organized by the Ministry of Communication, Posts and the Digital Economy, the digital week 'aims to further stimulate the private sector to effectively support government actions and to promote a value-creating digital industry in Niger'. explained the Nigerien press agency. It is also a question, continues the ANP, of popularizing innovative uses of digital technology through the productivity and competitiveness of important sectors of the national economy by improving agricultural performance, access and quality of health care, education and training, commerce and sovereign public services. In addition, this event will also offer young people opportunities for business creation, the disciplinary diversity of the participants, their intellectual quality, their professionalism and their diverse experiences. I am delighted with the presence of strong delegations from friendly countries including China and more particularly those from the countries of the Alliance of Sahel States, namely Burkina Faso and Mali'' declared the interim Prime Minister, General Salifou Mody, The presence of the AES countries 'reassures us and denotes, if necessary, the excellence of the relations between our countries linked by history but also and above all by our common desire to accelerate the economic and social development of our States for the well-being of our populations,' rejoiced the general officer. 'To the brothers of the alliance of Sahel States, your collaboration must materialize in all areas of cooperation, and I am delighted that on the sidelines of this edition, you, ministers in charge of digital of our alliance, have decided to lay the foundations to strengthen your collaboration in this important area' added Mody P resent at the event, the Chinese delegation told the ANP that the theme of the event is well chosen and testifies to the will and determination of the CNSP to make this sector play an enormous role in the field of socio-development. economic, "China, as the largest developing country, whose digital economy is very developed, intends to carry out very close cooperation with Niger, a brother country, to develop it in the digital field with a view to to promote the already excellent bilateral cooperation, a new level in the service of our two peoples,'' said the Chinese diplomat to the State of Niger, confided to the ANP the Chinese ambassador to Niger, Jiang Feng after a meeting with the Nigerien head of state. Source: Burkina Information Agency