Welcome to the
Digital Foreign Direct Investment (DFDI) Forum 2025
A Premier Invite-Only Summit to Shape the Digital Economy of DCO Member States and Nations Worldwide
The Digital Foreign Direct Investment (DFDI) 2025 forum, hosted in Islamabad, Pakistan, from April 29 to 30, 2025, is a premier global event organized by the Ministry of IT & Telecommunication, Govt. of Pakistan, in collaboration with the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO).
H.E. Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister of Pakistan
As Prime Minister of Pakistan, I extend a warm welcome to the Digital FDI Forum 2025, taking place in Islamabad on April 29-30. This prestigious gathering will bring together global investors, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore new frontiers in digital investment. As the first nation to implement the Digital FDI Initiative, Pakistan is setting the stage for transformative growth, backed by a thriving tech ecosystem and over $3 billion in IT exports. With our upcoming 2026 DCO presidency, we are committed to fostering innovation, building strategic partnerships, and shaping a future-ready digital economy. I invite you to join us in Islamabad and be part of this defining moment in global digital investment.
H.E Deemah AlYahya
H.E Deemah AlYahya A Message from the Founding Secretary General
Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
DFDI Forum 2025
Primary Objectives of the DFDI Forum 2025
Advance Digital Policy Dialogue
Bring together global policymakers to discuss frameworks that enhance digital infrastructure, adoption, and exports across the 16 DCO member states, with insights from Pakistan’s hosting role.
Attract Digital FDI
Showcase the readiness of DCO member states, with Pakistan as the host, for digital investment by leveraging their skilled talent, supportive policies, and high-growth sectors such as fintech, AI, and cybersecurity.
Foster Global Collaboration
Facilitate partnerships between IT leaders from DCO member states and international delegates to drive innovation, knowledge exchange, and cross-border cooperation.
Highlight Investment Opportunities
Present actionable prospects for investors, backed by data on the combined $3.5 trillion GDP and thriving digital ecosystems across DCO member states, including Pakistan’s dynamic IT sector.
Strengthen Global Leadership:
Highlight DCO’s Vision through Pakistan’s Role
Position Pakistan as a key contributor to digital innovation within the Digital Cooperation -Organization (DCO) network and beyond, leveraging its hosting of the DFDI 2025 forum and its 2026 presidency. This role underscores Pakistan’s commitment to fostering digital prosperity alongside the 16 DCO member states, driving collaborative growth and innovation on a global scale.
“The Digital Foreign Direct Investment (DFDI) Forum 2025, hosted by the Government of Pakistan in collaboration with the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), is a strategic initiative designed to position Pakistan as a pivotal hub for digital investments”
Shaza Fatima Khawaja
Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication
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DFDI Discover 2025
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DFDI Discover 2025
Shaping the Future of Digital Investment Globally
