Go to media bankMOSCOW, Sep 29Russia is ready to continue working with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), is open to cooperation with the organization’s new Secretary General, said Bella Cherkesova, Deputy Head of the RF Ministry of Digital Development. During the Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union in Bucharest on September 29, ITU member states elected a new Secretary General four-year period — 2023-2026, according to the results of voting, the American Doreen Bogdan-Martin became the winner.Yesterday, 15:31, the Ministry of Digital Development prepared a draft law on spam calls «On behalf of the Russian Federation, I would like to congratulate Doreen Bogdan-Martin on her election as Secretary General of the International Telecommunication Union. I note that the Russian Federation is open to cooperation with the new Secretary General of the Union, based on mutual respect and equality «, Cherkesova said after the results of the vote. Russia nominated Rashid Ismailov, President of VimpelCom, who is well known in the international ICT community, including for his work in such companies as Huawei, Nokia and Ericsson. Bucharest, invited the community to prevent Russian representatives from taking leadership positions in the union. In this regard, Cherkesova noted that statements about the exclusion of Russian representatives from the leading positions of the ITU destroy its unity, the effective work of the union depends on fair and non-discriminatory geographical representation, she stressed. The Deputy Head of the Ministry of Digital Development also expressed regret about the decision of Romania to cancel visas for the Russian delegation, which had been cooperating with ITU for many years. Speaking about the election of a new ITU Secretary General, Cherkesova stressed that Russia would continue to make its intellectual and financial contribution to the work of ITU in order to strengthen it, building fair and non-discriminatory access to telecommunications and ICT for the benefit of all its members, with a special focus on developing countries.» Separately, I would like to thank our friends who supported and continue to support Russia in the ITU throughout its coexistence. Russia has always been, is and will be a true friend of the union, despite the changing external environment,» Cherkesova added. She also thanked the current ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao for his great contribution over 8 years to the work of the union. Reception for the participants of the conference of the International Telecommunication Union
The conference of the International Telecommunication Union begins in the capital of Romania. On the eve of the most important event for the industry, Russia, which has been cooperating with ITU for many years, organized a reception.
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The conference of the International Telecommunication Union starts in the capital of Romania. On the eve of the most important event for the industry, Russia, which has been cooperating with ITU for many years, organized a reception.
Bella Cherkesova, Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Telecommunications and Mass Media of Russia, spoke at the reception. She presented candidates for key ITU positions.
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Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Communications of Russia Bella Cherkesova. She presented candidates for key ITU positions.
Russia is counting on the support of its candidates in the International Telecommunication Union.
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Russia is counting on the support of its candidates in International Telecommunication Union.
Candidates from our country have been nominated for the post of Secretary General of the ITU and for the radio regulatory committee of the organization.
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Candidates from our country have been nominated for the post of ITU Secretary-General and for the organization's radio regulatory committee.
Among the Russian priorities at ITU are the study of new and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, 5G, the Internet of things, large data.
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Rashida Ismailov, aspiring ITU Secretary-General, is well known in the international ICT community, having worked for businesses such as Huawei, Nokia and Ericsson. In 2018, he held a session as Chairman of the ITU Council. His election will serve as a guarantee that decisions in the fields of ITU will be taken in a balanced way and taking into account the interests of all parties.
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Rashida Ismailov, aspiring ITU Secretary-General, is well known in the international ICT community, having worked for businesses such as Huawei, Nokia and Ericsson. In 2018, he held a session as Chairman of the ITU Council. His election will serve as a guarantee that decisions in the fields of ITU will be taken in a balanced way and taking into account the interests of all parties.
Candidate for the ITU Radio Regulation Commission, Head of the International Department of the Federal State Budgetary Institution Radio Research Institute Nikolai Varlamov has more than 20 years of experience in research, technical and administrative work in the field of regulation of the use of radio frequencies at the international level. Known as Regulatory Specialist for Space and Terrestrial Services at ITU Headquarters.
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Candidate for the ITU Radio Regulation Commission, Head of the International Department of the Federal State Budgetary Institution Radio Research Institute Nikolai Varlamov has more than 20 years of experience in research, technical and administrative work in the field of regulation of the use of radio frequencies at the international level. Known as the Regulatory Specialist for Space and Terrestrial Services at ITU Headquarters.
"The experience of participating in the ITU allows us all to go in the right direction, as well as to respond to topical issues of the dynamically developing digital world", the Deputy Head of the Ministry of Digital Development of Russia emphasized.
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"The experience of participating in ITU allows us all to go in the right direction, as well as respond to pressing issues of a dynamically developing digital world", — emphasized Deputy Head of the Ministry of Digital Development of Russia.
Reception of the Russian Federation at the Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union in Bucharest.
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Reception of the Russian Federation at the Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union in Bucharest.
The Plenipotentiary Conference is the highest decision-making body of the International Telecommunication Union.
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The Plenipotentiary Conference is the highest decision-making body of the International Telecommunications Union.
This is the most important event during which ITU Member States decide on the future of the organization.
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This the most important event during which ITU Member States decide on the future of the organization.
The conference takes place every four years.
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The conference takes place every four years.
Here they determine the general policy of the Union, make strategic decisions and financial plans, and elect top management.
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Here determine the overall policy of the Union, make strategic decisions and financial plans, and elect senior management.
The 2022 Plenipotentiary Conference takes place in Bucharest from 26 September to 14 October.
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The Plenipotentiary Conference 2022 is being held in Bucharest from September 26 to October 14.
Reception of the Russian Federation at the Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union in Bucharest.
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Reception of the Russian Federation at the Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union in Bucharest.
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The conference of the International Telecommunication Union starts in the capital of Romania. On the eve of the most important event for the industry, Russia, which has been cooperating with ITU for many years, organized a reception.
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Bella Cherkesova, Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Telecommunications and Mass Media of Russia, spoke at the reception. She presented candidates for key ITU positions.
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Russia counts on the support of its candidates in the International Telecommunication Union.
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Candidates from our country have been nominated to the post of ITU Secretary-General and to the organization's Radio Regulations Board.
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Among the Russian priorities at ITU is the study of new and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, 5G, Internet of things, big data.
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Rashida Ismailov, aspiring ITU Secretary-General, is well known in the international ICT community, having worked for businesses such as Huawei, Nokia and Ericsson. In 2018, he held a session as Chairman of the ITU Council. His election will serve as a guarantee that decisions in the fields of ITU will be made in a balanced way and taking into account the interests of all parties.
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Candidate for the ITU Radio Regulation Commission, Head of the International Department of the Federal State Budgetary Institution Scientific Radio Research Institute Nikolai Varlamov has more than 20 years of experience in research, technical and administrative work in the field of regulation of the use of radio frequencies at the international level. Known as the Regulatory Specialist for Space and Terrestrial Services at ITU Headquarters.
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"The experience of participating in the ITU allows us all to go in the right direction, as well as to respond to topical issues of the dynamically developing digital world", — emphasized the Deputy Head of the Ministry of Digital Development of Russia.
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Reception of the Russian Federation within the framework of the Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union in Bucharest.
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The Plenipotentiary Conference is the highest decision-making body of the International Telecommunication Union.
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This is the most important event during which ITU Member States decide on the future of the organization.
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The conference takes place every four years.
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Here they determine the general policy of the Union, make strategic decisions and financial plans, elect the top leadership.
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The 2022 Plenipotentiary Conference takes place in Bucharest from September 26 to October 14 .
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Reception of the Russian Federation at the Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union in Bucharest.