Riyadh:Saudi Arabia chaired the Arab States' final preparatory meeting aimed at organizing efforts for the 2026 ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26), held from October 11-14. The meeting, taking place alongside the Global Space Connectivity and Sustainability Events, focused on unifying efforts, aligning perspectives, and discussing common decisions and priorities.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the meeting, led by Deputy Minister for International Cooperation and Partnerships at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Mansour Al-Qurashi, reviewed key matters pertinent to PP-26. Discussions included support for Arab countries' candidacies for various elected positions to be contested at the conference.

Saudi Arabia's leadership in this initiative underscores its significant global standing and active engagement in international decision-making. The Kingdom's strategic partnership with the ITU aims to advance its objectives and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while also highlighting its role as a driving force in innovation within communications, space, and technology.

The Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26) is a major event under the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the UN's specialized agency for information and communication technology (ICT). Held every four years, it is where Member States determine the ITU's future role, set strategic directions, and decide its capacity for shaping the global development and governance of ICT.