Benmouloud Engages Global Leaders in Moscow Digital Discussions
Algeria concluded its participation in the Global Digitalization Forum in Moscow, represented by Mariam Benmouloud, the High Commissioner for Digitalization. Delegated by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Ms. Benmouloud led the Algerian delegation, which included Ambassador to the Russian Federation Toufik Djaouama, in a series of high-level meetings and discussions held between October 8 and 10. These engagements aimed to advance international cooperation in digital transformation.
During the forum, Ms. Benmouloud participated in a public high-level session titled “Sovereignty in the Modern Digital World.” This session, moderated by the Deputy Chief of the Russian Presidential Staff, reviewed Russia’s digital projects aimed at safeguarding its digital sovereignty, with attendance from ministers and representatives from Asian, European, and African nations, alongside international experts. Furthermore, a high-level meeting, also chaired by Russia's Deputy Chief of Presidential Staff, focused on exploring cooperation opportunities between Algeria and Russia in digital transformation, specifically in areas such as data center solutions, sovereign cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and strengthening digital sovereignty. Ms. Benmouloud emphasized the importance of cooperation based on mutual respect, national digital sovereignty, and the exchange of expertise between the two countries.
On the sidelines of the forum, Ms. Benmouloud held a meeting with the Russian Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media. This discussion reviewed both countries' experiences and projects in digitalization, reaffirming the commitment to cooperation founded on mutual respect and ensuring national digital sovereignty. Additionally, Ms. Benmouloud met with the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to explore bilateral cooperation opportunities in digital transformation and to develop partnerships and exchange relevant expertise. These high-level meetings and discussions are part of Algeria's broader efforts to enhance its presence in international forums addressing digital transformation, forge international partnerships built on mutual respect and experience sharing, serve national digital sovereignty, and support international cooperation in digital transformation and modern technologies.
