In a significant step towards enhancing digital infrastructure, the Governments of Sierra Leone and Guinea have convened a high-level meeting aimed at strengthening cross-border connectivity.
The meeting, held at the headquarters of Guinea’s Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Digital Economy (MPTEN), brought together key officials and industry leaders from both nations.
Representing Sierra Leone was Minister Salima Monorma Bah of the Ministry of Communication, Technology, and Innovation, while Guinea was represented by their Minister of Posts, Telecommunications, and Digital Economy.
The discussions focused on several critical areas, with the overarching goal of boosting the digital economies of both countries through enhanced fibre network connectivity.
Key objectives outlined during the meeting include:
– Seamless Fibre Network Integration: Both nations aim to link their terrestrial fibre networks, facilitating improved cross-border communication and data transfer.
– Infrastructure Collaboration: There was a strong emphasis on building and enhancing shared digital infrastructure to ensure reliable and robust connectivity, crucial for supporting the growth of the digital economies in both countries.
– Joint Digital Initiatives: The governments plan to launch joint initiatives that will bolster the digital sector, including projects related to e-government services, digital trade, and innovation.
– Network Resilience: Efforts will be made to enhance the resilience of each country’s national fibre network by establishing redundant routes to minimize the risk of service disruptions caused by submarine cable failures.
– Technical Expertise Exchange: The meeting highlighted the importance of exchanging technical expertise and knowledge-sharing to ensure both nations benefit from best practices in fibre network management.
The meeting saw participation from key industry players such as LeoneCom, Zoodlabs SL, and the Ministry of Communication, Technology, and Innovation’s communications department.
This collaboration between public and private sectors is expected to expedite the implementation of the agreed objectives, fostering a stronger digital partnership between Sierra Leone and Guinea.
