Nicosia:Prospects for enhancing cooperation between Cyprus and the UAE in public administration efficiency and digital transformation were the focus of a meeting in Nicosia. Deputy Minister to the President Irene Piki and Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Dr. Nikodimos Damianou met with UAE Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Government Knowledge Exchange, Mohamed Rashid bin Taliah.

According to Cyprus News Agency, the discussions reaffirmed strong bilateral relations. Both sides presented mutual initiatives to strengthen governance, implement effective government work, and advance digitalization.

Piki highlighted the formation of the Secretariat for Coordination and Support of Government Work at the Presidency and the development of digital tools for monitoring government priorities. Damianou discussed reforms for digital transformation, focusing on modernizing information systems, enhancing public service interoperability, and redesigning citizen-centered procedures.

Bin Taliah shared insights from the UAE Government Experience Exchange program, involving 56 countries, emphasizing coordination, evaluation, and simplification of government processes. The meeting explored cooperation prospects leveraging the UAE's program and agreed on further contacts to explore specific collaboration opportunities and determine future steps.

The meeting underscored the potential for deepening cooperation through the exchange of expertise and practices to modernize public administration and improve citizen services.