International Telecommunications Discussion on Policy
Bilateral international discussions on telecommunications and information policy will begin shortly, starting with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting on Telecommunications and Information Industry (TELMIN7) next week, said Advisory Committee on International Communications and Information Policy Chairman Richard Wiley. He spoke at the International Communications and Information Policy advisory committee meeting.
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APEC economies will share best practices and strategies to meet current challenges and identify future trends on promoting digital prosperity to more areas in the Asia- Pacific region and ensure a secure environment for Internet and telecommunications users at TELMIN7, said Ambassador David Gross.
Gross said he'll talk to China at the meeting on the Internet freedom issue, 3G licensing and the reorganization of the Ministry of Information Industry of China to “better understand the new ministry.” MII said it will replace and assume the functions of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, the Ministry of Electronics Industry, the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television, the China Aerospace Industry Corporation and the China Aviation Industry Corporation.
An ITU Telecommunication Africa meeting in May will continue to address digital prosperity development and discuss cyber security outreach activities, changing market profiles and flexible regulatory frameworks, Gross said. Educating the officials and explaining the relationship between telecommunications and economics will be an important part of all bilateral meetings, Gross said.