Qatar and France Sign Letter of Intent to Deepen Digital Cooperation

Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industrial, Energy and Digital Sovereignty of the French Republic signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen bilateral cooperation in communications and information technology. The cooperation covers artificial intelligence, digital transformation, innovation, emerging technologies and other areas of mutual interest. The signing took place on the sidelines of the International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference 2026.

The Letter of Intent was signed by HE Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, and HE Anne Le Hénanff, Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs of the French Republic.

On this occasion, the Minister of Communications and Information Technology reiterated the importance of the close relations between the State of Qatar and the French Republic as a key foundation for developing new partnerships in the communications and information technology sector. He highlighted the sector’s rapid developments, particularly in artificial intelligence, and the economic and development opportunities they provide.

He added that, through the Letter of Intent, the Ministry looks forward to expanding cooperation with its partners in France and drawing on shared expertise and capabilities in modern technologies, digital transformation, innovation and digital talent development, thereby strengthening international cooperation in these fields.

For her part, HE Anne Le Hénanff, Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs of the French Republic, said the Letter of Intent had been signed at a strategic time. She noted that the two countries share a vision for strategic autonomy in the digital sector and common ambitions, particularly in artificial intelligence, where France is pursuing a third path, as well as in quantum technologies.

She explained that the Letter of Intent builds on bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and the French Republic and reflects France’s interest in strengthening cooperation in future-oriented sectors. It also opens new horizons for technology partnerships that support the development of the digital economy and capitalise on the opportunities offered by modern technologies.

Source: QNA

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