en.Wedoany.com Reported - During a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, Gabon and China reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in digital technology, innovation, and strategic infrastructure.

The talks, held between Gabon's Minister of Digital Economy, Digitalization, and Innovation and the Director of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), focused on expanding cooperation to support Gabon's digital transformation agenda. The meeting highlighted the shared commitment of both countries to deepening digital innovation cooperation and developing strategic technology infrastructure that supports sustainable economic growth. Discussions covered global innovation trends, the evolving digital landscape, and progress on several joint initiatives currently being implemented by both nations.

Key areas of cooperation include expanding digital connectivity, strengthening data sovereignty, developing infrastructure to host critical digital systems, enhancing institutional capacity for digital governance, and accelerating Gabon's national digital transformation. Both sides also discussed the importance of building a resilient digital ecosystem through long-term investment, technology transfer, and knowledge sharing to strengthen public sector capacity and improve digital service delivery.

Officials noted that this partnership aims to support the deployment of high-impact digital infrastructure while cultivating local expertise to ensure the sustainability of future digital initiatives. This engagement reflects Gabon's broader strategy of building international partnerships to foster innovation, enhance technological capabilities, and accelerate the national digital economy in line with President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema's national development vision. The meeting was part of broader activities during the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions, where governments, international organizations, and business leaders discussed emerging technologies, innovation, and sustainable economic development.