APT Events

The 1st Meeting of the Correspondence Group for the Strategic Plan of the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity for 2027 – 2029 (CGSP-1)

• 16 March 2026 - 18 March 2026
• Fully Virtual Meeting

First CGSP Meeting Sets the Stage for APT Strategic Plan 2027–2029

The 1st Meeting of the Correspondence Group for the Strategic Plan of the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity for 2027–2029 (CGSP-1) was successfully held from 16 to 18 March 2026 in a fully virtual modality via the Zoom platform. The meeting was attended by 70 participants, including representatives from 18 APT Members, 1 Affiliate Member, and the APT Secretariat. The Correspondence Group comprises 62 nominated experts from 21 APT Member administrations, reflecting strong regional engagement and commitment to shaping APT’s future strategic direction.

The primary objective of the meeting was to review the initial draft of the APT Strategic Plan for 2027–2029 which had been prepared by APT Secretariat, considering inputs from Members against the initial draft. The participants engaged in constructive discussions to develop the first consolidated draft of the Strategic Plan, which will be circulated to APT Members for further comments and refinement.

During the meeting, the Group discussed key strategic priorities and emerging challenges facing the Asia-Pacific region, in line with the Tokyo Statement from the APT Ministerial Meeting 2025 and initiated the drafting of the Strategic Plan in close consultation with Members and with support from the APT Secretariat. These deliberations provided a strong foundation for a forward-looking and inclusive Strategic Plan aligned with regional needs and developments in telecommunications and ICT.

The Correspondence Group will continue its work through correspondence throughout 2026. The draft Strategic Plan will be circulated to the Members for further input and subsequently submitted to the Preparatory Meeting for the 17th Session of the APT General Assembly (GA-17) later this year.

The meeting also agreed to convene the second meeting of the Correspondence Group for the Strategic Plan of APT for 2027 – 2029 (CGSP-2) from 21 to 23 September 2026 in a fully virtual format.

The successful convening of CGSP-1 meeting marks a significant step forward in the development of APT’s Strategic Plan for 2027–2029. The outcomes of the meeting underscore the importance of collaborative engagement among APT members in shaping a shared vision for the region’s digital future.

Contact
Should you require any further information or assistance regarding the meeting, please contact the APT Secretariat at [email protected].

Meeting Documents

Virtual Background for Zoom Meeting