The 4th Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (APT PP26-4)
15 June 2026 - 19 June 2026
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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APT PP26-4 Advances Regional Preparations for ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026
The Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) organized the 4th Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (APT PP26-4) from 15 to 19 June 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia via physical meeting with remote participation modality. The meeting was hosted by the Ministry of Communications of Malaysia. APT PP26-4 was attended by 230 participants from 24 APT Members, 20 Affiliate Members and 4 International/Regional Organizations.
APT PP26-4 considered 53 Input Documents including the following:
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Resolution 25 |
Strengthening the ITU regional presence |
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Resolution 30 |
Special measures for the least developed countries, small island developing states, landlocked developing countries and countries with economies in transition |
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Resolution 51 |
ITU staff participation in conferences of the Union |
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Resolution 70 |
Mainstreaming a gender perspective in ITU and promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls through telecommunications/ information and communication technologies |
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Resolution 71 |
Strategic plan for the Union for 2024-2027 |
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Resolution 119 |
Methods to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Radio Regulations Board |
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Resolution 122 |
The evolving role of the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly |
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Resolution 130 |
Strengthening the role of ITU in building confidence and security |
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Resolution 133 |
Role of administrations of Member States in the management |
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Resolution 136 |
Use of telecommunications/information and communication technologies for humanitarian assistance and for monitoring and management in emergency and disaster situations, including health-related emergencies, for early warning, prevention, mitigation and relief |
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Resolution 139 |
Use of telecommunications/ information and communication technologies to bridge the digital divide and build an inclusive information society |
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Resolution 175 |
Telecommunication/information and communication technology accessibility for persons with disabilities and persons with specific needs |
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Resolution 179 |
ITU's role in child online protection |
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Resolution 180 |
Promoting deployment of Internet Protocol version 6 |
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Resolution 182 |
Role of telecommunications/ information and communication technologies in regard to climate change and the protection of the environment |
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Resolution 186 |
Strengthening the role of ITU with regard to transparency and confidence-building measures in outer space activities |
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Resolution 191 |
Strategy for the coordination of efforts among the three Sectors of the Union |
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Resolution 197 |
Facilitating the Internet of Things and smart sustainable cities and communities |
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Resolution 198 |
Empowerment of youth through telecommunication/information and communication technology |
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Resolution 203 |
Connectivity to broadband networks |
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Resolution 214 |
Artificial intelligence technologies and telecommunications/ information and communication technologies |
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Resolution 218 |
ITU's role in the implementation of the "Space2030" Agenda: space as a driver of sustainable development, and its follow-up and review process |
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Resolution 219 |
Sustainability of the radio-frequency spectrum and associated satellite-orbit resources used by space services |
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Proposal for new Resolution |
Enhancing transparency in the financial management of the ITU |
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Proposal for new Resolution |
Promoting the rational, efficient, equitable and sustainable utilization of radio frequencies in lunar exploration, development and utilization |
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Proposal for new Resolution |
Strengthening orbit coordination associated with radio frequencies in the coordination of LEO constellation satellite networks/systems to further promote the fair, rational and efficient use of space spectrum and orbit resources |
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Proposed update to the Rules of Procedures of the Council relating to the obligations and authorities of Member States, who are not Member of the Council |
During the meeting, representatives from ITU, CEPT, CITEL, and RCC provided comprehensive updates on their respective PP-26 preparatory activities. The APT Secretariat also presented an overview of the region’s preparations and ongoing coordination efforts toward PP-26.
Substantive discussions were conducted across the Working Groups and their associated spin-off Groups. As a result of these deliberations, APT PP26-4 developed 13 Preliminary APT Common Proposals (PACPs) relating to modifications of Resolutions 30, 70, 122, 136, 175, 177, 179, 186, 191, 197, 198, and 203, as well as a proposed new Resolution on Enhancing Transparency in the Financial Management of the ITU.
In addition, the meeting developed Candidate Draft PACPs on Resolutions 51, 71, 139, 140, 182, 196, and 218, which will continue to be refined and considered at the final preparatory meeting.
This meeting also provided an opportunity for APT members to engage directly with candidates for elected official positions of the ITU. These exchanges have enabled members to gain a better understanding of the candidates’ visions and priorities.
The outcomes of APT PP26-4 represent significant progress in developing coordinated regional positions and advancing consensus-building within the Asia-Pacific region ahead of PP-26.
Next Meeting
The 5th Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (APT PP26-5) is scheduled to take place from 24 to 28 August 2026 in Brisbane, Australia via physical meeting with remote participation modality (https://apt.int/Meeting/2026-PP26-5). The meeting will be hosted by the Australian Government, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts.
Contact
If any further information or assistance regarding the meeting, please contact the APT Secretariat by e-mail at [email protected].
Invitation Letter
Invitation LetterProvisional Agenda
