Doha:Manama Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, highlighted Bahrain's strengthened international standing following the election of Adel Darwish as Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) during its Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha, Qatar. This achievement is attributed to the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Transportation Minister noted that Darwish's election reflects international recognition of Bahrain's achievements in the telecommunications, information technology, and digital economy sectors. The victory underscores the confidence in Bahrain's distinguished national talent and their qualifications for senior positions in international organizations.
Dr. Shaikh Abdulla emphasized Darwish's extensive experience in digital policy and telecommunications regulation, which includes his previous role as Director of the ITU Regional Office for Arab States. The Minister expressed that Darwish's expertise would support the ITU in advancing its mission to connect the world through secure, sustainable, and inclusive technologies, aligning with Bahrain's commitment to innovation and international cooperation.
The Minister expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bahrain's election delegation, and officials from the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority for their coordinated efforts under the Team Bahrain approach, contributing to this successful election outcome.
Furthermore, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla thanked the countries that supported Bahrain's candidate and expressed aspirations for continued cooperation with the ITU General Secretariat. He reaffirmed Bahrain's commitment to enhancing cooperation with ITU member states, supporting global digital infrastructure, innovation, and the Sustainable Development Goals.