ITU160: Messages from around the world

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Explore this page to read inspiring words, memories, and hopes for the future of digital connectivity, submitted by individuals from across the globe. Together, we celebrate ITU’s journey and the strides made towards universal meaningful connectivity.



Ashwini, Sathnur

United Nations World Food Programme and International Telecommunication Union, India

Thank you very much for providing me with this wonderful project opportunity in the initiatives of the International Telecommunication Union standardization transformation efforts of the digital technologies and the telecommunication 5G technologies and the telecommunication 6G technologies activity

Elizabeth Samwel

Digital Freelancer, United Republic of Tanzania

Congratulations ITU for this milestone, actually you are doing a great job on accelerating and supporting global technological innovations. I wish you more years in the future of digital connectivity.

Osman Batur Ustaoglu

Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK), Türkiye

Dear ITU,
Six years ago, I was a young engineer who had just started working for the ICT regulator of my country. My first task was to do research on the ITU. After that, many Council meetings, conferences... Since then, I have been learning about ITU, learning with ITU.
Happy birthday ITU.

Apollo Knights

National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Wish to extend Birthday greetings to the ITU on this significant milestone and reflect on how important the work that they do affect our lifes on a daily basis. This was so evident when our country was hit by Hurricane Beryl on July 1 , 2024 and we were unable to communicate with each other.

Ervin C. Williams

National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC), Saint Kitts and Nevis

The world is a more unified, peaceful and collaborative space because of the tremendous work of the ITU throughout these 160 years and counting. Let us continue to promote peace, unity and technological inclusion globally.

Three (3) cheers!!!

Héctor Mario CARRIL

Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina

Estos 160 años de la UIT confirman la importancia del multilateralismo en el desarrollo de las Telecomunicaciones ratificando que la cooperación internacional es el camino para alcanzar los objetivos comunes de la humanidad, como el cambio climático, la pobreza o la seguridad alimentaria

Uwe Löwenstein

ITU, Switzerland

Happy 160Y-anniversary, ITU ✨🎉🎈 Compared to your 160Y, my 5Y with ITU seem to be insignificant, but I'm a small piece in a big overall ITU-puzzle, which BTW exactly this year is double as old as the United Nations (1945-2025 = 80Y) ... and together we "hold fast to our common humanity".

Mohammed Fouad Taha

SUPER CELL NETWORK FOR INTERNET SERVICES LTD., Iraq

(ITU-160)
Happy anniversary wishing you more globe success around the earth and the space.

Alicia Castillo

Internet Society Capitulo Venezuela, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

Internet Society Venezuela se une a la celebración de este importante hito en la historia de la conectividad digital. A lo largo de los años, la Unión Internacional de Telecomunicaciones (ITU) ha sido un pilar fundamental en la promoción del acceso universal, la innovación y el desarrollo tecnológic

Ashwini Sathnur

United Nations World Food Programme and International Telecommunication Union, India

The entire journey of the digital technologies and the telecommunication 5G technologies initiatives was absolutely splendid.
Thoroughly excited about the achievements too!
Keen on working further in the subject areas and the conceptual framework of the telecommunication 6G transformation initiative

Mohammad Abdul Haque

Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum, Bangladesh

Congratulations to ITU on 160 years of advancing global connectivity! From telegraphy to AI and 5G, ITU has led innovation and digital inclusion. May it continue shaping a secure, inclusive future where no one is left behind. Wishing ITU continued success in driving progress worldwide!

Maryam AlBusmait

Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, Bahrain

Congratulations on reaching this incredible milestone! For 160 years, the ITU has played a pivotal role in connecting the world, fostering innovation, and shaping the future of telecommunications. warm wishes from Kingdom of Bahrain.

Claribelle Poujol

ITU, Switzerland

Congratulations ITU for the amazing 160 years of work being at the centre of advances in communications and new technological developments!

Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong

HOUSE OF AFRICA, Chad

Joyeux anniversaire ITU

Harisa, Shahid

Strategic Systems International, Pakistan

Congratulations on completing 160 years ITU 🎉✨
Keep on Connecting the Unconnected 🙌
Wish you all the best for the years coming ahead.

Jesse Cruz

WMO, Switzerland

Happy Birthday, ITU! Here’s to many more years of collaboration with WMO in advancing Early Warnings for All!

Pascoal

WHO, Switzerland

Happy Birthday, ITU! 🎉 Thank you for being an incredible connector and making the world feel just a more connected. Over the years, you’ve brought people together from all corners of the globe, and all it takes is a simple 'click'. You're the unsung hero

Johannes von Weyssenhoff

DRM, Germany

Let’s Bridge the digital divide with a real disruption: Digital Radio Mondiale! Start today serving communities with connectivity challenges.

Norhani Mohamad Adzhar

Malaysians Communications and Multimedia Commission, Malaysia

Happy 160th ITU! 🌍
Your 160-year legacy of connecting humanity inspires us. Let’s bridge the digital divide, ensuring progress leaves none behind. May technology unite us through shared purpose, empathy, and dialogue—building peace in a world where connectivity empowers *every* voice.

Mohamed Lamine YOULA

Ministère des Postes, des Télécommunications et de l'Economie Numérique, Guinea

31 Decembre 2023 - 31 Decembre 2024, Nous voilà au terme d'une année de défi, d'engagement et du don de soi, pour réussir la mise en œuvre des objectifs que nous nous sommes fixés, ou qui nous sont assignés quotidiennement.

Je formule les meilleurs vœux de Nouvel An 2025 au Secrétariat de l'UIT

Obreja

DRM Consortium, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

In the name of the Digital Radio Mondiale drm.org we would like to congratulate ITU offering us a special activity framework and direction for the future.
Our goals and endeavour are supported by ITU and we in turn have shared goals and activities.
Happy anniversary!!

Deolindo Boa Esperança

Ministry of Infrastructure, Sao Tome and Principe

For the occasion of 160 years anniversary I would like to wish all ITU staff and member countries all the best and many thanks for the continuing effort for development of sustainable ICT all over the world.
Congratulations

Nora Basher

Telecommunication and post regulatory authority, Sudan

Happy 160th anniversary
Cheers to future achievements and past glories

Amir Akhlaghi

11.07.1970, Switzerland

Dear ITU
Happy Birthday 🎂
We acknowledge the efforts of ITU in all dimensions particularly in fostering meaningful connectivity.
Happy anniversary
Best wishes
Amir

Craig Miles

Yesway Communications, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Happy 160th birthday ITU. With connectivity in space from LEO and other communication technologies, the role of the ITU has never been more important.

If you're ever in Lincoln, England, I'll give you your birthday cake. There are a lot of candles:-)