International Telecommunication Union, also known as ITU, is a State Owned entity headquartered in US. Founded in 1865, the organization employs approximately 1190 individuals. Functioning as the United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, ITU drives advancements in ICTs in collaboration with 193 Member States, approximately 900 companies, universities, and various international and regional organizations.
On June 25, reports noted that on May 27, Nepal Telecom Managing Director Reena Dongol met with Kishore Babu Yerraballa, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Regional Representative for Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific, to discuss Nepal Telecom's ambition to become a leading digital service provider. Earlier the same day, the ITU reaffirmed its long-standing cooperation with Saudi Arabia, focusing on universal connectivity and sustainable digital development, a partnership that has spanned over 160 years. Also on June 25, ANACOM Chairwoman Sandra Maximiano participated on June 18 in a side event at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, which addressed advancing submarine cable resilience. In parallel, Mario Maniewicz, Director of the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau, published an article emphasizing the critical role of maritime trade in international commerce and the inherent risks faced by seafarers. Previously, on June 24, the United Nations and the ITU announced plans for a global dialogue in Geneva, Switzerland, from July 6-7, 2026, aimed at addressing AI-influenced social and economic realities.
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