Saturday, June 28, 2025 – HAN
Somali State Minister for Communications and Technology, Mr. Ahmed Osman Diriye, represented Somalia at the 3rd Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI), held in Bangkok, Thailand.
Mr. Ahmed participated in several high-level sessions during the forum, including the Ministerial Dialogue on International Cooperation on AI, which brought together over 20 ministers from across the globe. The dialogue focused on strengthening international collaboration to promote effective governance and ethical standards for AI technologies.
In his address, the State Minister highlighted Somalia’s progress in digital transformation, including:
The development of a National Digital Strategy for 2025–2029.
The drafting of key technology legislation, such as the Data Protection Act, E-Transactions Act, and Cybersecurity Act.
The creation of a dedicated office for AI affairs, tasked with developing policies that align with global technological advancements.
Mr. Ahmed also joined a panel discussion on best practices for assessing national AI readiness, based on the UNESCO framework
