Djibouti minister attends ITU conference in Doha
Djibouti aims to advance its digital connectivity and innovation priorities at the quadrennial meeting.
Djibouti's Minister of Communication and Postal Services, Abdi Youssouf Sougueh, arrived in Doha, Qatar, on Sunday for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference. He is accompanied by Dr. Kassim Issak Ousman, president of the ARMD regulatory authority, and Ambassador Dayib Doubad Robleh.
The conference brings together government delegations and major players in telecommunications and digital technology to discuss the ITU's strategic directions. Minister Sougueh participated in the inaugural ministerial meeting, where discussions focused on accelerating digital transformation, deploying high-speed infrastructure, and reducing the digital divide.
In a Facebook message, Minister Sougueh emphasized international cooperation for equitable access to new technologies and reaffirmed Djibouti's commitment to an innovative and inclusive digital environment. Djibouti intends to defend its priorities in connectivity, digital development, and innovation during the conference, which defines the ITU's policies and elects its leaders every four years.
Why it mattersDjibouti's minister is attending a global conference to advance the country's digital development and connectivity goals.