DOHA, Nov 10 – Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil is continuing Malaysia’s diplomatic and digital engagements in Doha, Qatar, with a series of high-level meetings scheduled for Tuesday.
Fahmi, who leads Malaysia’s delegation to the International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (ITU PP-26), will meet Qatari representatives and officials from international news organisation Al Jazeera.
His programme begins with the Digital Majlis Founding Roundtable, held alongside Mobile World Congress (MWC) Doha 2026. He is expected to deliver a speech on strengthening digital cooperation during the inaugural session.
The roundtable begins at 9 am local time, which is 2 pm in Malaysia.
Malaysia Expands Digital Cooperation
Following the roundtable, Fahmi will attend a bilateral meeting with Qatari representatives at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC).
The meeting forms part of Malaysia’s diplomatic efforts on the sidelines of ITU PP-26, which began on Monday.
Fahmi is also scheduled to meet representatives of Al Jazeera. The discussion adds to Malaysia’s engagements with international organisations and media institutions during the visit.
In the afternoon, he will take part in the High-Level Thematic Discussion on Resilience at the DECC. He is expected to deliver another speech as part of the conference programme.
Later, Fahmi will attend a dinner hosted by Malaysian Ambassador to Qatar Faizal Razali at Rumah Malaysia.
Malaysia’s Delegation at ITU PP-26
Fahmi is in Doha for a working visit from November 6 to 11. He is accompanied by Communications Ministry Deputy Secretary-General for Telecommunications Infrastructure Mano Verabathran.
The Malaysian delegation also includes representatives from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and major telecommunications companies.
These companies include Telekom Malaysia, CelcomDigi, Maxis and U Mobile.
Why the ITU Conference Matters
The ITU Plenipotentiary Conference takes place every four years. It serves as the organisation’s highest decision-making platform.
During the conference, member states determine the ITU’s strategic direction, policies and leadership for the next four-year term.
The International Telecommunication Union is a specialised agency of the United Nations that focuses on digital technologies and telecommunications.
Its work includes international cooperation on telecommunications, radio spectrum coordination and efforts to reduce the global digital divide.
Malaysia’s participation provides an opportunity to strengthen international partnerships and contribute to discussions on the future of global digital connectivity.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
