Bilal Bin Saqib Meets OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in New York

New York: Pakistan’s Minister of State and Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, with discussions focusing on Pakistan’s potential role in the global artificial intelligence economy.

The meeting covered opportunities related to AI infrastructure, education, skills development and talent, as well as possibilities for deeper engagement between Pakistan and OpenAI.

Bilal Bin Saqib and Sam Altman also discussed how Pakistan could leverage its young workforce, digital capabilities and other resources to strengthen its participation in the rapidly expanding global AI economy.

The meeting came amid Pakistan’s participation in discussions on emerging technologies and digital finance at the United Nations. Pakistan also co-hosted the first policy dialogue on tokenisation at the UN.

Speaking at a forum during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, Bilal Bin Saqib said the Global South should have a role in shaping the rules of the evolving global financial system. He also highlighted artificial intelligence and tokenisation as potential tools for expanding financial inclusion in developing countries.

No specific investment, formal partnership or funding agreement between Pakistan and OpenAI was announced following the meeting.