It was a pleasure to meet H.E. Dato' Nadzirah Osman, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Malaysia in Geneva🇲🇾, on the occasion of #ITUcouncil 2025, and re-affirm our shared commitment to accelerate digital transformation and universal connectivity.

Glad to meet with Eng. Raul Alfonso Ncogo Eyi Bindang, Project Director at getesa.eg, Equatorial Guinea🇬🇶. We discussed collaboration on infrastructure planning & development, and capacity building towards sustainable digital development in the country.

Fruitful meeting with Esther Kunda, DG of Innovation & Emerging Technologies at Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda🇷🇼. We explored how to harness existing initiatives & collaborations to strengthen local tech expertise & grow a vibrant innovation ecosystem, both in Rwanda & across the African region.

Grateful for the strong partnership with the Dominican Republic🇩🇴, reaffirmed in my meeting with H.E. Amb. Iván Emilio de Jesús Ogando Lora RDenONUGinebra. Proud of our impactful cooperation on e-waste management, innovation, tech entrepreneurship & digital skills development.

One-third of humanity remains at risk of being left behind as digital technologies advance. At #ITUWTDC-25 in Baku🇦🇿, ITU Member States will set priorities for an inclusive and sustainable digital future: itu.int/wtdc25

Good exchange with Mr. Muath AlRumayh, هيئة الاتصالات والفضاء والتقنية's Director of International Collaboration & Negotiation🇸🇦, on our partnership & #ITUGSR preparations. With thoughtful planning & a holistic approach to excellence, this GSR will leave lasting memories & impact on digital regulation.

For a quarter century, #ITUGSR has been guiding the evolution of digital regulation, ensuring the sector is fit for the future & delivers impact for everyone. This year, we will mark its anniversary with a renewed commitment to innovation & collaboration: itu.int/gsr25

Everyone in the Pacific is entitled to reliable and affordable Internet access. Pleased to open our subregional workshop on promoting and measuring universal and meaningful connectivity in Palau🇵🇼and grateful to EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺 and Joint SDG Fund 🇺🇳 for their generous support.

Great to connect with CTU SG Rodney Taylor on the sidelines of #ITUCouncil. We discussed our work on smart islands, #EW4All, emergency telecom & #ITUGSR & #ITUWTDC preparations. Looking forward to continued cooperation to advance digital transformation in the Caribbean.

Insightful meeting with Mr. Celso Xerinda, Executive Board Member INCM🇲🇿, on advancing digital transformation, digital literacy & skills & disaster preparedness in Mozambique. The Vamoz Digital project stands out as an example of human-centric tech driving inclusive growth.

Fishers provide a lifeline and their safety at sea must be a priority. This #SeafarerDay, learn how new radio equipment is helping small-scale fishers in Trinidad & Tobago🇹🇹 to stay connected in emergencies through our Smart Seas project: itu.int/go/4LJ1 #BDT4Impact

Grateful to UNICEF and Switzerland🇨🇭for their dedicated partnership in advancing school connectivity through the new Giga Connectivity Centre and its Learning Hub in Geneva.

Honoured to inaugurate the Giga Connectivity Centre in Geneva yesterday, reaffirming our commitment to bridging the digital divide for youth everywhere. Achieving universal school connectivity and closing skills gaps are ambitious goals that call for solid partnerships.

#ITUWTDC-25 is where the rich culture and hospitality of Azerbaijan🇦🇿will meet the bold digital ambition of ICT leaders from around the world. I look forward to seeing you this November as we continue to chart a more inclusive and sustainable digital path: itu.int/wtdc25

A pleasure to see Mr. Masanori Kondo, SG of Asia-Pacific Telecommunity, at Int’l Telecommunication Union HQ in Geneva on the sidelines of #ITUCouncil. We discussed preparations for #ITUWTDC-25 and the active contribution of the Asia-Pacific region to advancing an inclusive and sustainable digital future for all.

Excellent exchange with Mr. Sandeep Kumar Gupta of DoT India🇮🇳on digital capacity building, innovation & cybersecurity. We discussed how to harness the opportunities offered by the ITU Innovation Centre in New Delhi & ITU-D Study Groups to co-create tomorrow’s digital solutions.

In Maastricht🇳🇱, policymakers & officials from 23 countries strengthened their skills in sustainable digital transformation for people & the planet at our Summer School on Digital & Green Transitions. Grateful to UN University & EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺🇪🇺 for their steadfast support.

Our collaboration with Joint SDG Fund 🇺🇳 is making a real difference in the lives of real people - one community at a time. This is impact in action. This is how we broaden inclusion and drive sustainable development. #BDT4Impact

On the final day of #ITUCouncil, I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Fernando Machuca, Conatel Paraguay Director🇵🇾, to reaffirm Paraguay’s active role in ITU-D & share updates on our joint efforts to connect remote & underserved communities, leaving no one behind in the digital future.

Insightful exchange with Mr. Norman Gidi of ICASA🇿🇦 on our collaboration on bridging the digital divide in South Africa, the region & beyond. From e-waste management to evidence-based digital policies, we are working together for impactful, inclusive digital transformation.