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Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid (center) speaks during the 2024 International Digital Dialogue Conference (IDDC) in Berlin, Germany. ANTARA/HO-Kemkomdigi

VOInews, Berlin : Indonesia's Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid stressed the need for inclusivity in digital transformation in a speech at the 2024 International Digital Dialogue Conference (IDDC) held in Berlin, Germany, on November 21–22.

She said that inclusivity, empowerment, and trust should be the basic principles of digital transformation.

"Therefore, the Indonesian government prioritizes the availability of reliable and affordable internet access for all citizens," Hafid was quoted as saying in a statement on Sunday.

She said that affordable, reliable internet can help build a digital economy, empower the community, and boost digital literacy.

On the sidelines of the event, she signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the German Ministry of Digital and Transport on the continuation of the annual Indonesian-German Digital Dialogue forum.

The MoU listed six areas for strategic cooperation between Indonesia and Germany: digital policies, data policies, internet governance, digital technology, sustainable digital transformation, and digital inclusion.

Hafid also spoke of the development of digital economic infrastructure and access to the internet. She said that digitalization is swiftly developing in an across-border style and brings about many challenges that are too great to be tackled alone.

"Collaboration is key to ensuring that digitalization brings maximum benefits to the Indonesian people and reduces or even eliminates risks that may arise," she said//Antara-VOI