The President of the National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications of Romania (ANCOM), Valeriu Zgonea, leads the Authority’s delegation to the meeting of the Council of the International Telecommunication Union, held between 17 and 27 June 2025, in Geneva.
This morning, the President of ANCOM had an official meeting with Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary General of the International Telecommunication Union. In the context of Romania’s 159th anniversary in the ITU, the President of ANCOM expressed our country’s commitment to collaborating closely with ITU and Member States in order to implement the Union’s strategic objectives for the period 2024-2027.
Romania remains a reliable partner at international level, actively engaging in the Union’s activities, from technical working groups to global conferences and high-level forums. “We strongly believe in strengthening cooperation between countries under the aegis of the ITU to advance global connectivity. By leveraging our collective resources and expertise, we can promote digital inclusion, support digital transformation and improve the quality of life for citizens around the world,” said the President of ANCOM. He also highlighted that Romania has demonstrated over the decades the ability to facilitate dialogue between regions with diverse interests. The Chairman of the Committee for Information Technology and Communications of the Chamber of Deputies of Romania, Radu Miruță, also participated in the meeting.
As head of the Romanian delegation, Valeriu Zgonea will participate in high-level meetings and bilateral meetings with elected ITU officials, as well as with heads of delegations from other countries, in order to promote Romania within the organization and explore opportunities for international collaboration.
About the International Telecommunication Union
Founded in 1865, the International Telecommunication Union currently brings together 194 member states and more than 1,000 partner organisations. It is the United Nations’ specialised agency for digital technologies, playing a key role in harmonising the use of radio spectrum, satellite resources, and of global telecommunications infrastructures and standards. Through initiatives such as Connect 2030, ITU aims to ensure digital inclusion, innovation and universal access to digital services. Romania became a member of the organization in 1866, just one year after the establishment of the Union. With a 160-year history, ITU remains a pillar of innovation and collaboration, continuing to shape a future where technology benefits everyone.