Fahmi Leads Malaysian Delegation To WSIS+20 In Geneva
From Mohd Khairi Idham Amran
GENEVA (Switzerland), July 6 (Bernama) -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil will lead the Malaysian delegation to the World Summit on the Information Society+20 High-Level Event (WSIS+20), which will be held here from July 7 to 11.
The Communications Ministry, in a statement today, said Malaysia’s participation in WSIS+20 is part of the MADANI Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen an inclusive national communications technology ecosystem aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
“This participation brings various strategic benefits to the country, including global recognition of Malaysia’s leadership in expanding rural internet access, communication technology inclusivity, and initiatives to empower ICT literacy among citizens in line with the well-being values of Malaysia MADANI,” the statement said.
According to the statement, Malaysia is also using the WSIS platform to showcase key initiatives such as the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA) and National Information Dissemination Centres (NADI), thereby strengthening its position as a regional leader in communication technology transformation.
WSIS is a United Nations platform that brings together global leaders to leverage ICT for sustainable development, covering key components including the WSIS Action Lines – a framework comprising 11 ICT-related focus areas such as infrastructure, capacity building, cybersecurity and enabling environments.
In addition, the WSIS Prizes recognise high-impact technological development projects, with 234 winners and 648 champions recognised since the awards were first introduced in 2012.
During WSIS+20, Fahmi is also scheduled to hold more than 10 bilateral meetings with counterparts from countries such as the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Somalia, Greece, Russia, and Algeria, as well as a meeting with the Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Doreen Bogdan-Martin.
-- BERNAMA
