ITU’s newest member adds to the voices of the Pacific islands and Small Island Developing
The Republic of Palau became the 194th Member State of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) during a ceremony today at United Nations Headquarters.
Ilana Victorya Seid, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Palau to the United Nations, handed Palau’s instrument of Accession to the Constitution and the Convention of the International Telecommunication Union to ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin in New York.
Palau’s membership adds to the presence of ITU’s Asia and Pacific region and strengthens the voice of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the work of the organization.
“This is a historic moment for the International Telecommunication Union,” said Bogdan-Martin. “The Republic of Palau’s accession as our 194th Member State marks a significant step in advancing digital transformation for Small Island Developing States. I applaud Palau’s government and its people for their forward-thinking commitment to digital technologies, and I look forward to this partnership to continue building a more connected and sustainable digital future for all in Palau, the Pacific region and beyond.”
