Tanzania seeks Philippines’ support for global telecom union council re-election
Tanzania is seeking support from the Philippines for its re-election to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council. The campaign focuses on promoting digital inclusion and improving telecommunications infrastructure across Africa.
Why it matters
Securing a seat on the ITU Council allows nations to influence global telecommunications policy and digital development standards.
Geneva. Tanzania has sought the Philippines’ support for its re-election to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council during a meeting between the two countries’ deputy permanent representatives to the United Nations in Geneva.
The Tanzanian Deputy Permanent Representative met her Philippine counterpart, Mr Eric Tamoya, to discuss bilateral cooperation, strengthen collaboration between their Permanent Missions and explore new areas of partnership in multilateral diplomacy.
A key item on the agenda was Tanzania’s campaign for a second term on the ITU Council under the African Region.
The Council serves as the governing body of the ITU between Plenipotentiary Conferences and oversees the organisation’s policies, strategic planning and budget.
During the meeting, the Tanzanian diplomat, Ambassador, Dr Hoyce Temu, appealed for the Philippines’ vote in the upcoming election, noting that all ITU member states, including the Philippines, will participate in electing council members.
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