Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Le Nam Thang is
participating in the 19th Plenipotentiary Conference of the
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) in Busan in the Republic of
Korea.
Speaking at the opening session on
October 20, Thang reported on the rapid development of Vietnam’s
telecommunications sector, which is reflected in the application of new
technologies and the improved legal framework.
He also reiterated the country’s dedication to continue contributing to ITU operations in the future.
On October 19, Thang took part in the ITU Ministerial Meeting on
Information and Communications Technology (ICT), during which
participants adopted the Busan Declaration.
The
declaration showed ITU member countries’ consensus on the future role of
ICT in sustainable development. They pledged to share experience and
intensify cooperation in an effort to utilise information technology to
meet the demands of the world’s population.
The
ITU comprises 193 member states, including Vietnam. A plenary session
is held every four years to review the implementation of the action plan
for the previous term and devise policies and strategies for the next
term.
This year’s plenary session takes place from October 20 to November 7.-VNA