Kathmandu [Nepal], November 10 – Nepal has highlighted its interests in global telecommunications particularly spectrum and satellite orbit management at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 in Doha, Qatar.
Minister for Information and Communications Dr Bikram Timilsina leading the Nepali delegation attended the opening ceremony at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre on Monday.
He also met delegation heads from friendly countries, the Nepali Embassy in Doha said.
Timilsina met Eric Fournier, a French candidate for director of the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau. They discussed spectrum and satellite orbit management, issues of particular importance to Nepal. Fournier outlined his vision and priorities for the post.
Timilsina also held courtesy meetings with Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Sattar Hashemi, and Tanzania’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Angella Jasmine Kairuki.
The meetings offered an opportunity to discuss matters of mutual interest and explore cooperation in digital connectivity, the embassy said.
The minister attended a dinner hosted by the Qatari government for heads of delegations and conference representatives.
Held under the theme “Together for a Connected Digital Future”, the conference brings member states together to discuss telecommunications and information technology policies, regulations and cooperation. It began on November 9 and runs until November 27.
