Telecommunication
Development Bureau (BDT)
Ref.: BDT/DDR/DER/NUM/125 Geneva, 14 October 2025
Her Excellency
Ms. Liisa-Ly Pakosta
Minister
Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs
Estonia
Email:
[email protected]
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Subject: Invitation to the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25), Baku
Convention Center, Baku Azerbaijan, 17-28 November 2025
Madam,
On behalf of the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) of the International Telecommunication
Union (ITU), I have the honour to extend to you a personal invitation to participate in the World
Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25), which will be held in Baku, Republic of
Azerbaijan, from 17 to 28 November 2025.
Held under the theme “Universal, meaningful, and affordable connectivity for an inclusive and sustainable
digital future”, WTDC-25 will bring together ministers, policy makers, regulators, and leaders from
government, industry, and civil society to define strategic priorities for global digital development in the
coming cycle.
The Conference will deliberate on the strategic direction of the ITU Telecommunication Development (ITU-D)
Sector, including the adoption of key outcomes aimed at accelerating connectivity, enabling digital
transformation, and promoting inclusive and sustainable growth. A High-Level Segment will feature
ministerial interventions and offer opportunities for bilateral engagements on issues of national and regional
importance. Your contribution in the form of a general policy statement would be highly valued. Guidelines
and the request form to book a speaking slot are available on the WTDC-25 website.
In celebration of over three decades of impactful work by the ITU-D Sector, you are also cordially invited to
attend a high-level dinner on 16 November 2025, from 19:00 to 22:00, following the informal Heads of
Delegations meeting.
To facilitate the participation of high-level dignitaries, the Protocol Services section of the WTDC-25 website
outlines the arrangements in place, including airport reception and lounge access, official transportation,
badge issuance, and other logistical support measures. Furthermore, ITU is pleased to offer a range of
sponsorship opportunities during WTDC-25 (Sponsorship opportunities - WTDC 2025).
International Telecommunication Union • Place des Nations • CH-1211 Geneva 20 • Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 730 5111 • E-mail:
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I look forward to your esteemed presence and contribution to WTDC-25.
Accept, Madam, the assurances of my highest consideration.
Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava
Director
Saatja: "Helle Ruusing - JUSTDIGI" <
[email protected]>
Saaja: "Justiits- ja Digiministeerium" <
[email protected]>
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Subject: FW: BDT/DDR/DER/NUM/125 - Invitation to the World
Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25), Baku Convention
Center, Baku Azerbaijan, 17-28 November 2025
Tere!
Edastan kutse ministrile osalemaks Rahvusvahelise Telekommunikatsiooni
Liidu digiarengukonverentsil, mis toimub 17.-28. november Bakuus.
Teadmiseks, et Eestist ei ole hetkel keegi, sh töötasandil, minemas.
Tervitades
Karin Voodla
Permanent Mission of Estonia in Geneva
Policy Officer – Digital and Cyber Affairs;
Disarmament and Arms Control; CERN
+41 78 662 68 10
Chemin du Petit-Saconnex 28a
1209 Geneva
-----Original Message-----
From: BDTMAIL, ITU <
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Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 7:15 PM
To: Esindus Genfis üldaadress (e-mail) <
[email protected]>
Subject: BDT/DDR/DER/NUM/125 - Invitation to the World Telecommunication
Development Conference (WTDC-25), Baku Convention Center, Baku Azerbaijan,
17-28 November 2025
Sir/Madam,
Greetings from the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) of the
International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
On behalf of Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of the BDT, we are
pleased to send you a personal invitation to the World Telecommunication
Development Conference (WTDC-25), to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17
to 28 November 2025.
Thank you and best regards,
BDTMAIL
Telecommunication Development Bureau
International Telecommunication Union
Place des Nations
CH-1211 Geneva, Switzerland
Tel : + 41 22 730 6300
Fax: + 41 22 730 5484
[email protected]
www.itu.int/itu-d