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Foreign Minister inaugurated the e-quality centerForeign Minister Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen inaugurated the 'e-Quality Center for Inclusive Innovation' at the UN Headquarters at a side event of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. He inaugurated it on Monday (September 25).The side event titled 'Imagining a Digital Discrimination Free World' through 'E-Quality Center for Inclusive Innovation' was jointly organized by Ministry of External Affairs and A2I. Ministers and senior officials of The Gambia, Uganda, Ghana, Somalia, Sao Tome and Principe, senior officials of the United Nations Secretariat, the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations and senior officials of ATUI were present at the inauguration ceremony.The main objective of the e-Quality Center is to bridge the global technological divide through South-South cooperation. This center, established by the Government of Bangladesh, will conduct activities to eliminate the technological gap between the countries of the world through the best use of latest technology, research and innovation. Its mission is to build an equitable digital future through global technology transfer, research and financial support.In his speech, the Foreign Minister highlighted the development of Bangladesh's digital system, inclusive growth and the journey of transition from Digital Bangladesh to Smart Bangladesh. He emphasized on the need for technology transfer in developing countries, cooperation between countries, technological excellence of people at all levels of society and elimination of digital divide. He also mentioned that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is conducting necessary innovative activities to ensure international cooperation in the field of technology through ICT and International Trade, Investment and Technology Division. Through which it will be possible to implement the digital vision of Bangladesh government.Technical and practical aspects of e-Quality Center were presented in the event. Senior officials of various countries present and representatives of various United Nations agencies presented their views on this initiative. They emphasized the inclusive distribution of technology, cooperation between developed and developing countries, and the challenges of the new digital reality. They expressed hope that e-quality center will play an effective role in this regard. On this occasion, the Foreign Minister distributed awards to the winning projects of the International ICT Innovation Facility.ICT State Minister Junaid Ahmed Palak delivered the closing speech at the event. Another online session was organized with the participation of members of various organizations in the United Kingdom in line with the opening ceremony held at the United Nations Headquarters. Director General of ICT and International Trade, Investment and Technology Division of Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Syed Muntasir Mamun and other officials participated in the session. The side events and the opening ceremony were successfully concluded with the participation of a significant number of members from home and abroad.