Kathmandu [Nepal], November 11 – Nepal has urged international cooperation and investment in resilient communication infrastructure to keep services running during disasters.
Addressing a discussion at the International Telecommunication Union’s Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 in Doha, Information and Communications Minister Bikram Timilsina said recent floods and landslides had damaged Nepal’s communication networks.
He highlighted the August 26 Bhotekoshi flood, which caused loss of life and property and damaged communication facilities, disrupting services in several areas, according to the Nepali Embassy in Doha.
Timilsina called on the international community to turn commitments to disaster-resilient communications into concrete, measurable action. He stressed that reliable communication services should be affordable and accessible to all.
On the conference sidelines, Timilsina met Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil. They discussed digital connectivity, institutional capacity, digital trust and cooperation at multilateral forums. Timilsina outlined Nepal’s efforts to develop an inclusive, reliable digital ecosystem.
He is scheduled to address the conference’s plenary session.
