Doha:Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hindi embarked on a two-day visit to Doha to participate in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26). The conference, set to run from November 9 to 27, 2026, gathers various stakeholders in the global telecommunications and information technology sector.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the conference will see participation from government representatives of ITU member states, ITU leadership, regulatory bodies, telecommunications and technology firms, universities, research centers, and international and regional organizations. The event is tasked with setting the strategic direction of the ITU, approving its strategic plan and budget, electing leadership and Council members, and discussing international policies for telecommunications development and digital transformation.

Hindi is expected to address the conference's plenary session, where he will outline Egypt's achievements in telecommunications and information technology, future plans for digital transformation, and the country's vision for enhancing international cooperation within the ITU framework. Additionally, he will engage in bilateral meetings with ministers, government officials, and representatives from international organizations to explore ways of strengthening cooperation in telecommunications and information technology, sharing expertise in digital transformation and emerging technologies, and coordinating on mutual interests within the ITU framework.