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APT Secretariat Celebrates APT Day at Headquarters
On 1 July 2025, the APT
Secretariat celebrated APT
Led by Dr. Masanori Kondo, Secretary General of the APT, the event provided an opportunity for the Secretariat staff to reflect on the APT’s long-standing journey and its steadfast commitment to fostering regional cooperation in telecommunications and ICT.
The APT Secretariat looks forward to continuing its work with all members and partners to advance the shared objectives of the Telecommunity.
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Recent Events:
· APT Web Dialogue on Public Consultation: Best Practices for Inclusive and Effective Engagement Upcoming Events:
· The 4th Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for WTDC-25 (APT WTDC25-4) · The 1st Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for PP-26 (APT PP26-1) · The 2nd Meeting of the APT Conference Preparatory Group for WRC-27 (APG27-2) · The 18th APT Policy and Regulation Forum for Pacific (PRFP-18) · The Meeting of the SATRC Working Group on Spectrum · The 35th Meeting of the APT Wireless Group (AWG-35) · The 5th Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for WTDC-25 (APT WTDC25-5) · The Meeting of the SATRC Working Group on Policy, Regulation and Services · The 25th APT Policy and Regulatory Forum (PRF-25)
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Recent Events |
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APT Web Dialogue on Public Consultation: Best Practices for Inclusive and Effective Engagement: 11 June 2025, Virtual/Online
On 11 June 2025, the APT organized the APT Web Dialogue on Public Consultation - Best Practices for Inclusive and Effective Engagement in the Telecommunications and ICT Sectors, it was attended by 41 participants who are regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders from the APT Member countries.
The APT Web Dialogue was successfully moderated by Mr. Ilyas Ahmed, Chief Executive of the Communications Authority of Maldives, and featured insightful presentations from distinguished speakers representing government and industry representatives, namely Ms. Nicola Bennett, Acting Assistant Director, Multilateral Engagement – Telecommunications, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts, Australian Government, Mr. Muhammad Nadzmi Abd Aziz, Director II, Policy Research and Advocacy Department, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Mr. Peng Zhao, Vice-President, Policy & Regulatory, GSOA, and Ms. Natasha Nayak, Senior Policy Manager, APAC for the GSMA.
After the Moderator provided a brief introduction, Ms. Nicola Bennett, the Rapporteur of the Rapporteur Group on Public Consultation (RGPC), APT Policy and Regulatory Forum, delivered a comprehensive overview of the APT Guideline on Good Practices for Public Consultation, the speakers outlined the public consultation process, emphasizing inclusive, transparent, and evidence-based policymaking. They discussed practical steps, use cases, and challenges, stressing collaboration and an appropriate timeline to balance stakeholder input and efficiency. The Moderator summarized and closed the Web Dialogue, highlighting the critical role of such dialogues in fostering inclusive and effective engagement for robust policy development.
Click here for the full recording of the event |
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Upcoming Events |
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The 4th Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for WTDC-25 (APT WTDC25-4) 14 - 18 July 2025, Pattaya, Thailand, Hybrid Meeting
The APT will organize the 4th Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for WTDC-25 (APT WTDC25-4) from 14 to 18 July 2025 (4 and 1/2 days) in Pattaya, Thailand with physical attendance and remote participation using an online platform (i.e hybrid meeting). The meeting will be followed by the 1st Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for PP-26 (APT PP26-1) at the same venue.
APT WTDC25-4 will continue the discussion on issues of interest to the region for the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25), scheduled to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 28 November 2025, and develop Preliminary APT Common Proposals for WTDC-25. APT WTDC25-4 is expected to:
• consider input contributions from APT members; • review outcomes of RPM-ASP; • review outcomes of the views of other regional organizations; • review outcomes of TDAG and ITU Council 2025; and • develop Preliminary APT Common Proposals for WTDC-25.
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The 1st Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for PP-26 (APT PP26-1) 18 July 2025, Pattaya, Thailand, Hybrid Meeting
The APT will organize the 1st Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (APT PP26-1) on 18 July 2025 in Pattaya, Thailand with physical attendance as well as online participation through Zoom (i.e. hybrid meeting).
APT PP26-1 aims to initiate the preparatory process of the APT for the PP-26. The APT PP26-1 is expected to conduct the following activities:
· elect the Chair and Vice-Chairs of the APT PP-26 · establish the structure of the APT PP-26 · appoint the Office Bearers of the APT PP-26 based on the agreed structure · develop the Working Methods of the APT PP-26 · develop the Work Plan for the APT PP-26 · have discussion on the status of any important follow-up issues from the last Plenipotentiary Conference
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The 2nd Meeting of the APT Conference Preparatory Group for WRC-27 (APG27-2) 28 July - 1 August 2025, Pattaya, Thailand, Hybrid Meeting
The 2nd Meeting of the APT Conference Preparatory Group for WRC-27 (APG27-2) will be held from 28 July to 1 August 2025 in Pattaya, Thailand. The meeting will be organized by the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) as a physical meeting with remote participation.
The objectives of the 2nd Meeting of the APT Conference Preparatory Group for WRC-27 (APG27-2) are as follows:
1) to finalize appointment of drafting group chairs for individual WRC-27 agenda items; 2) to arrange briefing sessions on WRC-27 agenda items; 3) to consider the progress in ITU-R Study Groups in relation to WRC-27 agenda items, and take necessary actions as appropriate; 4) to develop APT preliminary views on WRC-27 agenda items based on input contributions from APT Members; 5) to review the activities of other regional organizations, in particular, their preliminary views/positions with a view to fostering inter-regional cooperation; 6) to review issues related to RA-27 and develop preliminary views of APT, if any.
The APG27-2 is expected to develop APT preliminary views on the agenda item of WRC-27 and issues related to RA-27.
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The 18th APT Policy and Regulation Forum for Pacific (PRFP-18) 5 - 6 August 2025, Suva, Fiji, Hybrid Meeting
The APT will organize the 18th APT Policy and Regulation Forum for Pacific (PRFP-18) from 5 to 6 August 2025 in Suva, Fiji with physical attendance as well as virtual participation through Zoom meeting platform (i.e., hybrid meeting). The forum will be hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications, Fiji and supported by the generous contributions from Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, Australia and Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan.
PRFP-18 will discuss in various thematic sessions on ‘Navigating 5G Deployment in the Pacific: Challenges, Strategies, and Opportunities’, ‘Building a Sustainable Connectivity Model for the Pacific-the Vanuatu and Fiji Initiatives’, ‘Resiliency in the Submarine Cable Connectivity in the Pacific’. The forum itself will also provide updates on recent developments and challenges in digital infrastructure, share best practices in satellite services, update information on the latest satellite technologies and explore measures to achieve digital inclusion through digital capacity building and skills development for all citizens. Additionally, it will include the “Satellite Workshop” in collaboration with the Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA), which will provide policy and regulatory stakeholders with insights into global trends, regulatory frameworks, and practical approaches.
PRFP-18 will be followed by Senior Official Meeting on 7 August 2025, and the 5th Pacific ICT Ministerial Meeting on 8 August 2025. In order to synergize this opportunity, the sessions of PRFP-18 will cover critical topics to promote the implementation of the "Lagatoi Declaration" adopted at the 4th Pacific ICT Ministerial Meeting (28-29 August 2023, Papua New Guinea) and its Action Plan.
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The Meeting of the SATRC Working Group on Spectrum 12 - 14 August 2025, Maafushi Island, Maldives, Hybrid Meeting
The APT will organize the Meeting of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC) Working Group on Spectrum from 12 to 14 August 2025 in Maafusi Island, Maldives. The meeting will be hosted by the Communications Authority of Maldives (CAM) as physical meeting with remote participation.
This meeting is a part of the activities of SATRC Action Plan Phase IX which was adopted by the 24th Meeting of the SATRC (SATRC-24) held in October 2023 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The objective of the meeting is to conduct the activities of the Working Group on Spectrum on the work items assigned by the Council. This meeting will be the final meeting of the Working Group on Spectrum under SATRC Action Plan Phase IX and is expected to discuss the draft outcomes of the work items assigned to the Working Group. Further, the meeting will consider the proposals on new work items for SATRC Action Plan Phase X.
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The 35th Meeting of the APT Wireless Group (AWG-35) 8 - 12 September 2025, Bangkok, Thailand, Hybrid Meeting
The APT will organize the 35th Meeting of the APT Wireless Group (AWG-35) from 8 to 12 September 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand in hybrid mode (both physical and online participation through Zoom).
AWG covers various aspects of wireless systems to meet the emerging digital convergence era in the Asia-Pacific region. It also assists in providing effective radiocommunication solutions and facilitating the transfer of technology and knowledge. In its 35th meeting, the AWG will continue to study the existing work items, report on the progress of studies and discuss the proposal of new work items as well as other relevant issues.
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The 5th Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for WTDC-25 (APT WTDC25-5) 15 - 19 September 2025, Bangkok, Thailand, Hybrid Meeting
The APT will organize the 5th Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for WTDC-25 (APT WTDC25-5) from 15 to 19 September 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand with physical attendance and remote participation using an online platform (i.e hybrid meeting).
APT WTDC25-5 will continue the discussion on issues of interest to the region for the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25), scheduled to be held from 17 to 28 November 2025 in Baku, Azerbaijan, and develop Preliminary APT Common Proposals for WTDC-25. APT WTDC25-5 is expected to:
• consider input contributions from APT members; • review outcomes of the views of other regional organisations; • review outcomes of TDAG and ITU Council 2025; • develop Preliminary APT Common Proposals for WTDC-25 • develop arrangements for APT Coordination Meetings during WTDC-25
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The Meeting of the SATRC Working Group on Policy, Regulation and Services 23 - 25 September 2025, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Hybrid Meeting
The APT will organize the Meeting of the SATRC Working Group on Policy, Regulation and Services from 23-25 September in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The meeting will be hosted by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) as physical meeting with remote participation.
This meeting is a part of the activities of SATRC Action Plan Phase IX which was adopted by the 24th Meeting of the SATRC (SATRC-24) held in October 2023 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The objective of the meeting is to conduct the activities of the Working Group on Policy, Regulation and Services on the work items assigned by the Council. This meeting will be the final meeting of the Working Group on Policy, Regulation and Services under SATRC Action Plan Phase IX and is expected to discuss the draft outcomes of the work items assigned to the Working Group. Further, the meeting will consider the proposals on new work items for SATRC Action Plan Phase X.
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The 25th APT Policy and Regulatory Forum (PRF-25) 30 September - 2 October 2025, Bangkok, Thailand, Hybrid Meeting
The APT will organize the 25th APT Policy and Regulatory Forum (PRF-25) from 30 September to 2 October 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand with physical attendance as well as online participation through Zoom (i.e. hybrid meeting).
PRF-25 will focus its work in line with the Strategic Pillars of the Strategic Plan of the APT which serves as the guideline for APT’s activities for 2024-2026. It will also reaffirm commitments outlined in the Tokyo Statement which was adopted at the APT Ministerial Meeting held in May 2025.
This PRF-25 will consist of special features as follows: 1) High-Level Dialogue: A session among Ministers, Vice Ministers and high-level officials to share strategies, insights, experiences, policies being implemented in their countries with regard to harness emerging technologies for digital transformation. 2) Regulators’ Roundtable: A roundtable among the Heads of the Regulators to share their experiences and practices on regulatory issues and identify the challenges, opportunities and possible way forward regarding universal, resilient and seamless connectivity. 3) Business Dialogue: A session to provide platform for industry representatives to express their views on embracing disruptive technologies.
Throughout the forum, a wide range of topics will be explored, including Satellite Licensing, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Quality of Service, Community-Centered Communications, and other critical subjects impacting the digital ecosystem.
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