Telecoms: Bahrain and Kuwait seek support from South Sudan
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Eye Radio
The South Sudanese delegation, led by Ateny Wek Ateny, met Bahrain and Kuwait, which asked for its support for their candidacies in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) elections, on Saturday. South Sudan also wants to strengthen technical cooperation with Kuwait, particularly for radio infrastructure, according to Eye Radio.
South Sudan held separate discussions with delegations from Bahrain and Kuwait on their candidacies in the upcoming elections of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), while exploring opportunities for cooperation in telecommunications, Eye Radio reports. The meetings took place on Saturday morning during the 26th Plenipotentiary Conference of the ITU.
The South Sudanese delegation was led by Ateny Wek Ateny, with officials from the National Communications Authority. Juba expressed particular interest in technical cooperation with Kuwait to develop radio infrastructure and the local skills needed to modernise its communications network, according to Eye Radio.
These discussions are part of South Sudan’s efforts to increase national connectivity and strengthen the skills of telecommunications professionals. The country is also seeking to develop international partnerships to modernise its digital infrastructure, Eye Radio reports.
