The World Telecom Development Conference focuses on solving the global connectivity gap

Xinhua News Agency, Kigali, June 17 (Reporter Gili) The 8th World Telecom Development Conference of the International Telecommunications Alliance closed on the 16th in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. The meeting adopted the Kigali Declaration and Kigali Action Plan, which aims to solve the problem of global connectivity gaps.

In the "Kigali Declaration", the participants emphasized their collective commitment to universal and meaningful connectivity. Representatives agreed that information and communication technology has become the foundation of various economic and industries and catalysts to improve people's lives. Representatives said that in the digital age, general, secure and affordable broadband connections are indispensable, which can improve productivity, eliminate poverty, and ensure sustainable development into reality.

The International Telecommunications Alliance issued a news bulletin that the "Kigali Action Plan" pointed out the direction of digital development that is closely related to the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development goals. Among them specific requirement.

Zhao Houlin, Secretary -General of the International Telecommunications Alliance, said at the closing ceremony: "Since the establishment of the ICO Telecommunications Development Department 30 years ago, we have achieved a lot of achievements, but (global) still has about 3 billion people who have not realized the network. Long road to go. "

Rwanda Information and Communication Technology and Innovation Minister Boalain Gagrey said at the closing ceremony that the new resolutions adopted in Kigali will play a key role in bridging digital gaps and narrowing the global connectivity gap.

This year's World Telecom Development Conference opened on the 6th of this month. The theme of the conference was "Connect those uninterrupted to achieve sustainable development."

[Editor in charge: Zhang Yongsu]

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