Baku: 184 initiatives from the member states of the International Telecommunication Union have been submitted to the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25), Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport Samaddin Asadov told journalists.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Asadov mentioned that these initiatives will be discussed in committees over the course of two weeks of plenary sessions, and will be approved at the end of the event. He highlighted that approximately 2,500 registrations have been recorded for the event, marking a historic record for the International Telecommunication Union. Additionally, the participation of over 60 high-level officials, including ministers and deputy ministers, has been confirmed.
Asadov pointed out that the two-week program of the event is extensive. The issues set for discussion at the plenary sessions include cybersecurity, the development and ethical use of artificial intelligence, the convergence of mobile and satellite communications, and the support of the International ICT community for small states, small island states, and developing countries. Furthermore, the program, priorities, and directions for the development of telecommunications worldwide for the next four years will be approved and endorsed by the Baku Declaration.