Egypt’s information and communication technology minister Amr Talaat (photo), highlighted to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam’s delegation led by their president Trân Dai Quang, the investment opportunities his country’s Information and communication technology sector has to offer. The official did this strategic promotion during the Egypt-Vietnam business forum held in Egypt on 25-28 August 2018 in the framework of Vietnam president's official visit.
Praising Vietnam’s progress in the ICT sector and its competitiveness worldwide, Amr Talaat pointed out his country’s improved business environment, the availability of professionals with experience in advanced technology, competitive operating costs and many ICT infrastructures to be constructed.
Amr Talaat, conscious of Vietnam’s advancements in the ICT sector, invited the two countries’ investors to cooperate in fields like Software Engineering, certification, integrated circuit and technology solutions designing, the manufacturing of industrial components as well as data centers creation.
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