Fahmi to meet Malaysian diaspora, telecoms industry players in Doha ahead of ITU conference

Doha, Nov 7 — Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil commenced his schedule in the morning with a breakfast meeting alongside Malaysia's Ambassador to Qatar, Faizal Razali. Following this, Fahmi officiated at a bowling event organized in conjunction with the 2026 Malaysian Games, where he was to address attendees before participating in the ceremonial first bowl to officially open the event.

The minister proceeded to a luncheon with the Malaysian diaspora, comprising representatives from the Malaysian Business Executive Council-Qatar, the Malaysian community, and student associations in Qatar. This gathering aimed to engage with Malaysians residing, working, doing business, or studying in Qatar, as Fahmi also serves as the Madani government spokesman.

In the afternoon, Fahmi convened with representatives from mobile network operators (MNOs) before engaging in a pre-conference meeting with the Malaysian delegation to prepare for the 2026 International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference (ITU PP-26). Fahmi's itinerary was accompanied by his deputy secretary-general for telecommunications infrastructure, Mano Verabathran, and included key players from the telecommunications industry such as Telekom Malaysia, CelcomDigi, Maxis, and U Mobile.

The 11-day ITU PP-26 conference, running from November 6 to 11, serves as a crucial platform for Malaysia to participate in international dialogues and cooperation on telecommunications and digital technology. The primary objective of Fahmi's visit was to bolster Malaysia's standing in the global telecommunications arena, with a particular focus on securing the country's position on the ITU Council for the 2027-2030 term.