A meeting took place today between Kairat Torebayev, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the World Trade Organization and other international organizations, and Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The talks focused on strengthening cooperation between Kazakhstan and the ITU, with particular attention to digital solutions and sustainable development, DKNews.kz reports.
During the meeting, Ambassador Torebayev conveyed an official invitation from the President of Kazakhstan to the ITU Secretary-General to take part in the Regional Ecological Summit. He emphasized the growing role of digital technologies in addressing environmental challenges and advancing the global sustainable development agenda.
Digital solutions for sustainability
Both sides highlighted the importance of telecommunications and digital infrastructure as key tools for sustainable growth. Kazakhstan expressed its interest in expanding collaboration with the ITU in areas such as digital transformation, connectivity, and innovative technological solutions that support environmental and social goals.
The discussion reflected Kazakhstan’s broader strategy to integrate digital technologies into policy frameworks aimed at long-term development and regional stability.
Focus on ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026
The meeting also covered preparations for the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in 2026. The parties exchanged views on priorities for the upcoming conference and reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to active and constructive participation in the work of the ITU.
Kazakhstan underscored its readiness to contribute to global discussions on the future of telecommunications, digital governance, and inclusive access to technology.
Expanding practical cooperation
Special attention was given to opportunities for practical cooperation, including the organization of joint initiatives and expert-level events on the ITU platform with the participation of Kazakh specialists. Such collaboration is expected to strengthen knowledge exchange and promote Kazakhstan’s expertise in digital development at the international level.
Both sides expressed confidence that closer cooperation between Kazakhstan and the ITU would contribute to advancing digital innovation, sustainable development, and effective international dialogue in the rapidly evolving global telecommunications landscape.
