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On 19 November 2025, a High-Level Dialogue for Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) was organized as part of the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25)<\/a>, hosted by the Government of Azerbaijan in Baku.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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During the special session, Ministers from Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cuba, Fiji, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Rwanda, Samoa, St Kitts and Nevis, Uganda and Zimbabwe shared their commitments on expanding broadband coverage to advance people-centred sustainable development and ensure a secure future for all. For these communities, connectivity is essential for empowerment and socio-economic development. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>

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