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DOHA, 9 November 2026 Djibouti's Minister of Communication, Posts and Telecommunications, Mohamed Abdoulkader Moussa Helem, has said that international cooperation is essential to ensure fair access to the opportunities offered by new technologies.
He made the remarks after attending on Monday the opening of the Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Doha, Qatar.
In a message posted on Facebook, Minister Helem noted that the conference reflects the importance of multilateralism and international cooperation to "ensure fair access" to technological opportunities. He reaffirmed the country's commitment to an innovative, inclusive, secure and sustainable digital environment.
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The minister, who arrived in Doha on Sunday, was accompanied by Dr. Kassim Issak Ousman, President of the Regulatory Council of the Djiboutian Multisectoral Regulatory Authority (ARMD), Djibouti's Ambassador to Qatar, Dayib Doubad Robleh, and several of his advisers.
After the opening ceremony, the minister took part in the first meeting of ministers and heads of delegation. The meeting set up the conference's governing bodies and elected the bureau that will steer its work. Discussions focused on accelerating digital transformation, building high-speed infrastructure, the rise of emerging technologies, and reducing digital fragmentation.
During the conference, the minister will take part in plenary sessions, ministerial consultations, and bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the event. Djibouti intends to use the conference to advance its priorities in connectivity, digital development and innovation.