WTDC25 in Baku spotlights digital inclusion and global cooperation

Azerbaijan hosted the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC25), bringing together ITU members, ministers and global digital leaders to advance inclusive connectivity.

Delegates highlighted cybersecurity, data protection, and the need for ethical deployment of emerging technologies. Discussions focused on bridging rural-urban gaps, reducing connectivity costs, and supporting developing nations.

With more than 2,500 participants, the event marked a record for ITU development conferences and positioned Azerbaijan as a key digital collaborator. Leaders agreed that affordability, sustainability and global cooperation are essential to narrowing the digital divide.