Minister of Communications and Information Calls for International Protection of Telecom Infrastructure
Omar Al-Omar emphasizes the need to shield telecom infrastructure from conflicts at the Doha conference.
Translated by Qiyas from القبس — Original source
Kuwait’s Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology and Acting Minister of Information and Culture, Omar Al-Omar, affirmed on Monday the importance of strengthening international cooperation to ensure the continuity of communications services, and rejected targeting civilian infrastructure or threatening to disrupt it to pressure countries or compromise their security. He called for enhanced international protection of these facilities and their shielding from conflicts.
This statement was made in a speech delivered by Minister Al-Omar at the 2026 Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha, the highest policy-making body of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), which determines its strategic directions, approves its plans, and elects its leadership.
In his address, the Minister of Communications and Information emphasized that communications services constitute a pillar of development and a means of protecting lives, stressing the necessity of ensuring their continuity during both peacetime and crises. He also outlined Kuwait’s efforts to develop its communications networks and deploy modern technologies, including advanced 5G services and the National Early Warning System for emergencies.
He highlighted Kuwait’s hosting of the Fifth General Assembly of the Digital Cooperation Organization and the adoption of the “Kuwait Declaration on Responsible Artificial Intelligence for Global Digital Prosperity.”
Minister Al-Omar also addressed Kuwait’s candidacy for membership on the ITU Council for the 2027–2030 term, expressing Kuwait’s aspiration to continue contributing to efficient spectrum management, enhancing network resilience, providing affordable communication services, and exchanging expertise with developing countries.
On the sidelines of the conference, Kuwait hosted a luncheon for participating delegations, hosted by Minister Al-Omar and the accompanying delegation, as part of Kuwait’s participation program in the conference. In a speech at the event, the minister welcomed the participating delegations.
Minister Al-Omar leads the Kuwaiti delegation to the conference, which began today and runs until November 27. The Kuwaiti delegation includes Kuwait’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Nasser Al-Hin; Kuwait’s Ambassador to Qatar, Ahmed Al-Sharim; Dr. Khaled Al-Zamil, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Public Authority for Communications and Information Technology; and Eng. Meshal Al-Zaid, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport.
The Plenipotentiary Conference is the highest policy-making body of the International Telecommunication Union, responsible for determining its strategic directions, approving its plans, and electing its leadership.
