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RIPE NCC engages in ITU Forum, boosts work with CIS countries

Discussions at the forum focused on capacity-building and IPv6 deployment in Asia, with exchanges with Armenian and Kazakh operator unions.

RIPE in ITU Forum

Headline

Discussions at the forum focused on capacity-building and IPv6 deployment in Asia, with exchanges with Armenian and Kazakh operator unions.

Context

The Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC) took part in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Regional Development Forum (RDF) for the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), held on March 26-27, 2024. The ITU RDF offers a platform for substantive discussions among the telecommunication development, member states, and ITU-D sector members, focusing primarily on the execution of regional initiatives.

Evidence

Pending intelligence enrichment.

Analysis

Throughout the forum, meetings were convened with ITU leadership to explore collaborative opportunities regarding capacity-building initiatives and the deployment of IPv6 in Central Asia. Also read: RIPE NCC General Meeting 2024 scheduled for May 22 Productive discussions ensued with the Unions of Operators of Armenia and Kazakhstan, facilitating the exchange of successful programs and the formulation of joint initiatives. Moreover, an invitation was extended to participate in establishing the IPv6 Council and Forum in Kazakhstan, building upon a previous contribution made in Uzbekistan.

Key Points

  • The Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC) actively participated in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Regional Development Forum (RDF) for the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) 2024.
  • The ITU RDF serves as a significant platform for substantive discussions among telecommunications development stakeholders, member states, and ITU-D sector members, with a primary focus on executing regional initiatives.
  • Discussions at the forum focused on capacity-building and IPv6 deployment in Central Asia, with exchanges with Armenian and Kazakh operator unions.

Actions

Pending intelligence enrichment.

Author

Sylvia Shen