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VEON and Nutshell Group have launched The Global Connect to promote digital innovation and cross-border investment across emerging and frontier economies.
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VEON Ltd. and Nutshell Group have announced a partnership to launch The Global Connect, a new international forum designed to support investment, digital development and long-term economic collaboration among emerging and frontier economies.
The collaboration was formalised through an MoU signed in Dubai alongside the World Governments Summit. Under the agreement, the two organizations will work together to create a structured platform that brings together policymakers, investors, businesses and technology leaders to support growth and innovation across multiple regions.
Pakistan’s Minister of State for Finance and Railways, Bilal Azhar Kayani, said initiatives such as this reflect Pakistan’s improving economic outlook and send a positive message to global investors seeking stable and growth-oriented markets.
Nutshell Group Chairman Muhammad Azfar Ahsan said the goal is to move beyond dialogue by creating practical pathways that link global capital and technology with investment opportunities in high-potential economies.
VEON Founder Augie K. Fabela II and Global CEO Kaan Terzioglu said the initiative aligns with the company’s long-term commitment to Pakistan and other emerging markets, adding that digital platforms play a key role in expanding inclusion and productivity.
The Global Connect will hold its first meeting in Islamabad in May 2026, with participants from over 25 countries.
