The “AI Forward Summit 2025” concluded with the adoption of the “Ministerial Outcome Declaration” on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20). The declaration reaffirms the international community’s commitment to harnessing information and communication technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, in support of sustainable development and the promotion of global digital equity.
During the High-Level Ministerial Session on WSIS+20, ministers and senior officials reiterated their dedication to advancing inclusive and sustainable digital development and to establishing a clear vision for the transition from an Information Society to an Intelligence Society.
Participants commended the achievements made over the past two decades under the WSIS framework, while also highlighting the persistence of the digital divide, with 2.6 billion people still unconnected. This reality underscores the need to intensify global efforts to accelerate digital inclusion.
- The meeting also welcomed regional initiatives led by Tunisia, in cooperation with the International Telecommunication Union and the Arab ICT Organization, notably:
- Establishment of an annual regional initiative titled “From Information Society to Intelligent/Smart Society.”
Creation of a regional repository of emerging technology initiatives, projects, and good practices in the Arab region, using the WSIS Stocktaking database structure
Participants further renewed their commitment to promoting a human-centric digital transformation, developing responsible and ethical AI systems, and strengthening international cooperation to ensure that the benefits of digital transformation reach everyone, without exception.
For more information about the Ministerial Outcome Declaration: WSIS+20 Outcomes and Future Directions Towards the “Intelligence Society”, please click here.