SAEDNEWS: Iran's Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Seyyed Sattar Hashemi, has traveled to Baku to attend the 2025 World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25).
According to Saed News Agency, Hashemi is visiting Azerbaijan to participate in the WTDC-25, held under the theme “Universal, meaningful, and affordable connectivity for an inclusive and sustainable digital future.”
The visit forms part of the Iranian Ministry of Communications’ broader technology diplomacy agenda, aimed at expanding Iran’s international engagement in the digital sector.
Organized by the International Telecommunication Union and hosted by the Republic of Azerbaijan, the conference will take place in Baku from November 17 to 28, bringing together over 1,500 participants from around 150 countries.
Iranian officials see the event as a key platform to strengthen the country’s role in global technology policy-making while enhancing regional and international cooperation.
According to Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Digital Development, the main focus areas of this year’s gathering include cybersecurity, digital skills, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and digital health—all recognized as major drivers of global digital transformation.
The conference will also focus on drafting the Global Digital Development Roadmap for 2026–2029, reviewing and adopting specialized resolutions, and advancing regional initiatives in the communications and information technology sector.
In addition to attending the main conference, Hashemi is scheduled for bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Malaysia, India, Pakistan, Algeria, and Azerbaijan, as well as a special session with the Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union.
