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Kathmandu, Nov 10: Nepal has highlighted its strategic interests in global telecommunications, particularly spectrum and satellite orbit management, while engaging with international counterparts at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 in Doha, Qatar.
Leading the Nepali delegation, Minister for Information and Communications Dr Bikram Timilsina attended the opening ceremony of the conference held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) on Monday.
Minister Timilsina also participated in a formal meeting of Heads of Delegations from participating countries, where he exchanged views with counterparts from friendly nations, according to a press release issued by the Nepali Embassy in Doha.
During the conference, Eric Fournier, a French candidate for the post of Director of the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau, paid a courtesy call on Minister Timilsina.
Their discussions covered spectrum and satellite orbit management, issues of particular importance to Nepal. 
Fournier also outlined his vision and priorities for the position.
Minister Timilsina also held courtesy meetings with Iran's Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Sattar Hashemi, and Tanzania's Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Angella Jasmine Kairuki.
The meetings provided an opportunity to exchange views on matters of mutual interest and explore avenues for international cooperation in digital connectivity, the press release stated.
In the evening, Minister Timilsina attended a dinner hosted by the Qatari government for Heads of Delegations and representatives participating in the conference.
The ITU Plenipotentiary Conference is a major international forum that brings together member states to deliberate on global telecommunications and information technology policies, regulations and cooperation.
Held under the theme 'Together for a Connected Digital Future', the conference began on November 9 and will continue until November 27.