Doha, 9 November 2026 – The Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the highest decision-making body of the United Nations (UN) specialized agency for information and communication technologies, has opened in Doha, Qatar.
Held every four years, the Conference sets the strategic direction of the ITU, defines priorities for international cooperation and shapes key approaches to the development of the global digital ecosystem.
The Conference, which will continue until 27 November, is attended by a delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan headed by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zhaslan Madiyev.
The Conference agenda covers a wide range of issues, including expanding global digital connectivity, bridging the digital divide, developing telecommunications infrastructure, advancing artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, ensuring the efficient use of radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits, and strengthening international cooperation in the digital sphere.
One of the key events of the Conference will be the elections of the ITU leadership, members of the ITU Council and the Radio Regulations Board.
The Republic of Kazakhstan has presented its candidature for election to the ITU Council from Region C (Eastern Europe and Northern Asia) for the 2027–2030 term, as well as the candidature of Rizat Nurshabekov for re-election to the ITU Radio Regulations Board.
On the occasion of the opening of the Conference, Kazakhstan hosted a coffee-break reception for delegations of ITU Member States, during which its candidatures for the Union's elected bodies were presented. The event provided an opportunity for informal dialogue with international partners, exchanges of views on key digital development issues and further strengthening of cooperation within the ITU.
During the Conference, the Kazakh delegation also plans to hold a series of bilateral meetings with representatives of Member States and ITU leadership, aimed at further developing international cooperation and promoting joint initiatives in the field of digital transformation.
Kazakhstan attaches particular importance to enhancing digital connectivity for landlocked developing countries, expanding access to modern telecommunications and satellite technologies, advancing artificial intelligence and strengthening digital skills.
Kazakhstan's participation in the Plenipotentiary Conference reflects the country's commitment to making a practical contribution to shaping the global digital agenda, developing inclusive digital infrastructure and strengthening multilateral cooperation within the ITU.
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