The President of the Regulatory Council of Djibouti's Multisectoral Regulatory Authority (ARMD), Dr. Kassim Issak Osman, recently attended the Conference of Plenipotentiaries of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Doha, Qatar, from November 9 to 27, 2026. During this event, Dr. Osman engaged in multiple bilateral meetings with foreign counterparts to discuss cooperation and share experiences in telecommunications regulation.
Dr. Osman met with representatives from Morocco, France, and Romania to explore opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing. His discussions with the Director General of Morocco's National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) focused on strengthening cooperation between the two institutions, particularly in adapting regulatory frameworks to technological advancements in the sector.
The ARMD President also held talks with a representative from France's Electronic Communications, Postal and Press Distribution Regulatory Authority (ARCEP). They addressed current challenges in telecommunications regulation, emphasizing the exchange of expertise and best practices. These interactions open up prospects for closer ties between the two institutions on sectoral evolution and regulatory effectiveness.
Furthermore, Dr. Osman met with the Vice-President of Romania's Regulatory Council to discuss various telecommunications regulation issues and compare experiences between the two authorities. Through these meetings, the ARMD aims to consolidate its international cooperation network and leverage foreign experiences to support the development of Djibouti's telecommunications sector.
The participation of Djibouti in the Doha conference provides an opportunity to strengthen relations with several regulatory authorities and explore new collaboration avenues. The bilateral exchanges on the sidelines of the conference offer a framework for dialogue on regulatory practices and common challenges faced by regulatory authorities.
Key areas of discussion included sharing experiences, identifying new areas of collaboration, and addressing current regulatory challenges. These meetings underscore the ARMD's commitment to enhancing its international partnerships and staying abreast of global developments in telecommunications regulation.
By engaging in these international discussions, Djibouti's ARMD is well-positioned to navigate the rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape and ensure effective regulation that supports the country's development goals. The conference and bilateral meetings highlight the importance of cooperation and knowledge sharing in addressing common challenges in the sector.
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- Dr. Kassim Issak Osman, President of Djibouti's ARMD, participated in the ITU conference in Doha, Qatar, to strengthen international cooperation in telecommunications regulation.
