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Turkey promotes ITU Council candidacy to diplomatic missions

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Turkey has officially introduced its candidacy for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council for the 2027–2030 term. During a reception held in Ankara for ambassadors and diplomatic mission representatives, Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Ahmet Hamdi Atalay and Information Technologies and Communication Authority (BTK) President Mehmet Koçyiğit highlighted Turkey’s role as a strategic digital bridge between continents.

Atalay emphasized Turkey’s significant advancements in electronic communications infrastructure, noting the recent launch of the Türksat 6A communication satellite and the upcoming preparations for Türksat 7A. He stated that the country aims to leverage its dynamic technology ecosystem to connect economies and infrastructures across Europe and Asia.

President Koçyiğit provided industry data, noting that Turkey currently hosts 418 operators with 103 million mobile subscribers and 101 million broadband subscribers. He highlighted the importance of international submarine cable systems, such as SEA-ME-WE, KAFOS, and MedNautilus, which pass through the country, reinforcing Turkey’s position as a regional digital hub. The ITU Council elections are scheduled to take place in Doha during the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference from November 9 to 27.

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Ahmet Hamdi Atalay · Doha · Information Technologies and Communication Authority · Information and Communication Technologies Authority · International Telecommunication Union · Mehmet Koçyiğit · Turkey

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The SEA-ME-WE, KAFOS, and MedNautilus submarine cable systems pass through Turkey. www.aksiyon.com.tr
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Turkey launched the Türksat 6A communication satellite in July 2024. www.aksiyon.com.tr
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Turkey has 103 million mobile subscribers and 101 million broadband subscribers. www.aksiyon.com.tr
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] There are 418 operators currently active in the Turkish telecommunications sector. www.aksiyon.com.tr
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Turkey is a candidate for the ITU Council for the 2027-2030 period. www.aksiyon.com.tr
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] ITU Council membership elections will be held in Doha from November 9 to 27. www.aksiyon.com.tr

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