Doha, Nov. 13, GNA – Mr Samuel Nartey George, Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, has urged Commonwealth countries to unite their positions to influence global telecommunications and digital policy decisions.
He said a coordinated approach would strengthen the Group’s influence on universal connectivity, digital inclusion and equitable access to emerging technologies, particularly for developing countries and underserved communities.
Mr George made the appeal at a high-level Commonwealth roundtable on the sidelines of the ongoing International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26) in Doha, Qatar,
He said member states had different priorities but shared interests that required coordinated action.
The Minister cited spectrum access and satellite connectivity for small island states, investment and last-mile connectivity for developing countries, and innovation and security for advanced economies.
He said identifying common ground and coordinating positions during committee and plenary deliberations would help the Group advance a common agenda.
The roundtable also gave Commonwealth candidates seeking positions in the ITU an opportunity to present their credentials and solicit support.
Ghana, which chairs the Commonwealth ITU Group, is seeking re-election to the ITU Council for Region D and the Radio Regulations Board (RRB).
Mr George said the engagement provided a platform for candidates to outline their priorities and engage member states.
He called for solidarity and mutual support to promote an inclusive, secure and resilient digital future, saying the Commonwealth’s diversity could strengthen its collective influence in global digital governance.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Sackey