Digital Nepal Framework in high priority: Minister Gurung

Tokyo (Japan): Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has said the government has given top priority to the Digital Nepal Framework (DNF).

Addressing the Asia-Pacific Telecommunications Ministerial Meeting, 2025 in Tokyo on Friday, Minister Gurung viewed that the readiness of the information technology ecosystem and a conducive environment were necessary for the successful implementation of DNF.

Also, the Spokesperson of the government expressed the view that attempts were made to build a safe, inclusive and digital era of opportunity. A safe and trustworthy digital environment is the need of the hour, according to him.

Minister Gurung mentioned that the government was actively involved in empowering citizens and investing in digital infrastructures, according to Minister Gurung’s Secretariat. Data security and acceleration of innovation are the main issues of concern for Nepal, he opined.

Similarly, the Minister expressed commitment that Nepal would make a strong partnership with APT and share knowledge. Nepal has given high importance to the support provided by APT in technology transfer, capacity building and policy-level assistance.

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