ISLAMABAD, April 19 (ABC): A senior delegation from Huawei Technologies met Bilal Bin Saqib, Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), to discuss cooperation on cybersecurity and digital exchange infrastructure.

According to official details, the meeting reflected a shared recognition that robust security architecture is essential for the credible and sustainable growth of Pakistan’s virtual asset sector.

During the meeting, both sides discussed Pakistan’s cybersecurity infrastructure requirements for its emerging digital asset ecosystem. They also reviewed Huawei’s international experience in cybersecurity assurance, cryptographic technologies, and compliance frameworks aligned with global standards.

Furthermore, the discussions covered the role of advanced cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data infrastructure in supporting a secure digital exchange environment in Pakistan.

Speaking on the occasion, Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib said Pakistan’s digital exchange infrastructure must be built on strong foundations of cyber resilience, consumer protection, and regulatory integrity. He noted that PVARA’s framework aims to position Pakistan among the most secure and innovation-driven virtual asset jurisdictions in the region.

The Huawei delegation, led by Ahmed Bilal Masud, expressed commitment to supporting this agenda as an industry collaborator.

The meeting concluded with an agreement to continue technical discussions and explore structured cooperation mechanisms in the coming months.

The Huawei delegation also included Corey Deng, Chief Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection Officer for the Middle East and Central Asia region, along with Adnan Adhami, Saad Saeed Talha, and Lydia Zhang.