DOHA, Qatar — Lesotho has held bilateral meetings with four countries on the sidelines of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26) in Doha, Qatar, as part of efforts to advance its digital transformation agenda and strengthen international cooperation.

The meetings, held on Thursday morning, involved delegations from Kuwait, Botswana, the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and Germany.

According to the Lesotho delegation, the engagements focused on strengthening partnerships in digital infrastructure, affordable connectivity, cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital public infrastructure and capacity development.
The meetings provided an opportunity for Lesotho to advance its digital priorities and explore areas of cooperation with the four countries.

The delegation said its objective was to translate international cooperation into practical opportunities and benefits for the people of Lesotho.

The delegation also congratulated Ms Doreen Bogdan-Martin on her re-election as Secretary-General of the ITU, expressing its commitment to continued collaboration with the organisation in promoting an inclusive digital future.
Lesotho's participation in the conference forms part of its efforts to strengthen its position in international digital development discussions and promote cooperation that supports the country's digital transformation.