Meets high-level delegation of Huawei led by Global SVP Hou Tao
Teletimes Report
Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan has appreciated the support provided by Huawei Technologies Company towards realizing the objective of “Digital Pakistan”. He also assured a high-level delegation from technology giant Huawei to extend full support from the Government towards implementation of ICT solutions in Pakistan.
This high-level delegation from Huawei led by Mr. Hou Tao, Global Senior Vice President Huawei Technologies called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad on Tuesday.
The delegation apprised the Prime Minister that Huawei is dedicated to realizing the ICT initiatives of the Government, and in this regard, Huawei plans to train one thousand federal government employees. Huawei will also provide support in training university-level students to equip them with the latest ICT skills.
Mr. Hou Tao stated that Huawei supports the vision of the Prime Minister to create a young skillful workforce in the field of ICT. Huawei also offered to formulate Information Communication Technology (ICT), White Paper, with the help of international consultants identifying the existing ICT systems and suggestions for improvements. Prime Minister appreciated the support provided by Huawei towards realizing the objectives of “Digital Pakistan”. He stated that ICT sector holds tremendous potential of investment, revenue generation and economic development. The Prime Minister emphasized that IT solutions in government operations ensure transparency, speed of delivery and good governance. Prime Minister assured the Huawei delegation to extend full support from the Government towards implementation of ICT solutions in Pakistan.
Minister for IT & Telecom Syed Amin ul Haque, Advisor on Commerce Mr. Abdul Razaq Dawood, Chairman Board of Investment Mr. Atif R. Bukhari, Secretary Ministry of IT & Telecom Mr. Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui, Chairman PTA Maj. Gen. (R) Aamir Azeem Bajwa and senior officers were also present during the meeting. Huawei delegation was comprised of CEO Huawei Pakistan Mr. Qiang Meng, Dy. CEO Mr. Ahmed Bilal Masud, Managing Director Mr. Weijie Gao and Director Public Affairs Mr. Han Wu.
