The Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan Dr Ashraf Shikhaliyev said that Nepal can also develop through digitalization and digital governance as Republic of Azerbaijan did. Dr Shikhaliyev expressed his experience during delivering his remarks in the 3rd Session “Digital Infrastructure and Technology Emigration: Leapfrogging Opportunities” of Nepal Infrastructure Summit 2022 organized by CNI today. Dr Shikhaliyev further informed the Summit that digitalization and digital governance has eased the livelihood of the public as well as changed the overall economy.

Due to digitalization, Azerbaijan has become one of the most attractive destinations for all where visas can be obtained within an hour of online application which would be for 30 days, he said.

Driving license can also be replaced within five minute of time and form registration will be completed within two days and the process is done very transparently without any corruption, he said. Hence, Dr Shikhaliyev stressed on digitalization and digital governance to adopt by Nepal for becoming the techno-friendly fast growing economy.