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BDT MEMBER COMMUNIQU\u00c9<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kyrgyzstan hosts sixth regional preparatory meeting for ITU\u2019s World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bishkek, 25 April 2025<\/strong> \u2013 The Regional Preparatory Meeting<\/a> (RPM) for the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) was held from 24 to 25 April in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. It was an opportunity for participants to gain insight and detailed reporting on the ongoing implementation of the Kigali Action Plan and to propose the next Regional Initiatives and topics in the area of information and communication technology (ICT) development strategies in the CIS region for consideration by the next World Telecommunication Development Conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 28 November 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDigital transformation in the CIS countries is not just about the introduction of technology, but also about consciously shaping the future based on data analysis and real needs,\u201d said H.E. Mr. Azamat Zhamangulov, Minister of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies of the Kyrgyz Republic. \u201cToday, more than ever, it is important to build compatible digital solutions, develop infrastructure that is accessible to everyone, and provide it with a single, understandable legislation. Only through strategic partnerships, a common legal language and the joint development of digital platforms we will be able to create an ecosystem where technology works for the benefit of society, and the digital future becomes an achievement of the entire region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe CIS region is setting a great example in digital transformation and is preparing to host, for the first time in the history of ITU, the World Telecommunication Development Conference in November,\u201d said Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director, ITU\u2019s Telecommunication Development Bureau. \u201cThe Regional Preparatory Meeting for CIS, attended by 8 of the 9 Member States of the region, was very interactive and consensus was built around the 5 proposed Regional Initiatives for implementation during the next four years. They address the region\u2019s priorities aimed at accelerating digital transformation that will in turn be a catalyst for the timely attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). I thank all the stakeholders who have participated in the Regional Development Forum and in its matchmaking roundtables.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are the proposed Regional Initiatives for CIS for 2026-2029:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CIS 1: Introduction of new and emerging telecommunication\/ICTs systems and networks <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CIS 2: Telecommunication\/ICTs education and skills, including for persons with disabilities and specific needs <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CIS 3: Security in the use of telecommunications\/ICTs, including combating fraud <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CIS 4: Enabling Environment and Telecommunication\/ICTs Regulation <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CIS 5: Development and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence Technologies for Development <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The proposed Regional Initiatives\u2014ranging from the deployment of emerging ICT networks and enhancing digital skills for all, to strengthening cybersecurity, advancing AI for development, and fostering enabling regulatory environments\u2014reflect our shared vision to bridge the digital divide and accelerate inclusive digital transformation,\u201d said Natalia Mochu, Regional Director of the ITU Regional Office for CIS. \u201cWe are committed to collaborative action that empowers our societies and strengthens our regional ICT ecosystem.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The meeting was preceded by a Regional Development Forum<\/a> (RDF) on 23 April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants at the Regional Development Forum engaged in results-oriented debates and impactful Partner2Connect Matchmaking Roundtables. Discussions also explored the state of digital development and the implementation of the current Regional Initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The report on the \u201cState of digital development and trends in the CIS region<\/a>\u201d launched at the meeting, examines connectivity expansion, innovation, affordability, and digital inclusion, outlining strategies to achieve universal and meaningful connectivity across the diverse region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On 24 April, the Global Celebration of International Girls in ICT Day was co-hosted by the CIS and the Arab States regions, featuring a live link between Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and Nouakchott, Mauritania, along with distinguished panellists from around the world, live streamed for global audience. In Bishkek, the event was organized in collaboration with the\u202fMinistry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies of the Kyrgyz Republic while, in Nouakchott, the celebration was held in cooperation with the Ministry of Digital Transition, Innovation, and Modernization of Administration of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. For more information visit this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Regional Preparatory Meeting for CIS was the sixth and final one in a series that have taken place across the world to identify priorities for each region in preparation for WTDC-25. See the full schedule<\/a> of RPMs and RDFs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WTDC-25 will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 28 November 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resources and background information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n