INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) says the Director General of Chinese mining company MCC on Thursday met
with Najibullah Hayat Haqqani, the acting minister of the ministry that a number of Afghan cadres were sent to China to receive training not
only in the field of artificial intelligence but also to acquire skills in mining and management.
In this meeting, Hayat Haqqani said that
Afghanistan is striving to make progress in cooperation with regional countries, particularly in the field of technology, and specifically
in artificial intelligence.
Hayat Haqqani, referring to the growing importance of artificial intelligence globally, emphasized the effective
use of this technology to improve services and facilitate affairs.
“In this meeting, discussions were held about telecommunications,
technology, and technological advancements in the world, particularly artificial intelligence, which is currently being used increasingly
around the globe,” said Enayatullah Alokozay, the spokesperson for MCIT.
Alokozay added that the Ministry of Communications is working to
achieve significant accomplishments in the field of technology in Afghanistan through cooperation with neighboring and regional
countries.
During the meeting, Hayat Haqqani also gave assurances regarding resolving communication issues in the Mes Aynak area in Logar
and reiterated the ministry’s commitment to enhancing the capacity of Afghan cadres, especially in the field of artificial intelligence
and to providing the necessary groundwork for the growth of technology in the country.
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