The National Security Advisor, Qassem Al-Araji, confirmed today, Monday, that Iraq is on the brink of a historic digital transformation to enhance sustainable infrastructure, while pointing out Iraq's commitment to developing a comprehensive national digital strategy.
Al-Araji said in a speech during the Iraqi Digital Space Forum, attended by a correspondent from the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "The Prime Minister sent his greetings and apologies for not attending due to an emergency situation.
Al-Araji explained that "the forum represents a platform that brings together a select group of local and international experts and leaders in the fields of technology and strategies to discuss and achieve a promising Iraqi digital vision."
He added that "digital transformation is the foundation of countries' progress, and Iraq stands on the brink of a historic opportunity to determine its digital readiness and keep pace with global development," pointing out that "the forum reflects Iraq's commitment to establishing a secure and sustainable digital infrastructure.
He noted that "the forum aims to achieve a set of goals, the most prominent of which are:
1. Enhancing cooperation between sectors by building effective partnerships between the public and private sectors, academic institutions, and international entities. Enhancing cooperation between sectors by building effective partnerships between the public and private sectors, academic institutions, and international entities.
Addressing cybersecurity challenges is a top priority. Addressing cybersecurity challenges is a top priority.
3. Supporting e-commerce and electronic payment to facilitate economic operations. Supporting e-commerce and electronic payments to facilitate economic operations.
4. Empowering artificial intelligence in building an advanced digital economy. Empowering artificial intelligence in building an advanced digital economy.
Al-Araji confirmed that "the National Security Advisory plays a pivotal role in formulating policies and legislation, coordinating between security and intelligence agencies, in addition to preparing national strategies in various fields.
He emphasized "the importance of establishing the foundations of a national digital strategy that aligns with government directions," noting that "the participation of prominent figures from the House of Representatives and the Prime Minister's advisors, alongside representatives of international institutions and the Director of the Arab Regional Center for Cybersecurity, reflects a serious commitment to enhancing the integration between scientific research and innovation.
He praised "the efforts of Iraqi universities and the role of the private sector in supporting digital transformation," affirming that "the Supreme Committee for Digital Transformation, headed by the Prime Minister, is working on establishing the correct foundations to achieve a comprehensive digital transformation that contributes to eliminating financial and administrative corruption and reducing bureaucracy, serving the citizen directly."