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The Republic of Palau Becomes ITU's 194th Member State
nternational Telecommunication Union (ITU) during a ceremony today at United Nations Headquarters. Ilana Victorya Seid, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Palau to the United Nations, handed Palau's instrument of Accession to the Constitution and the Convention of the International Telecommunication Union to ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin in New York.
Palau's membership adds to the presence of ITU's Asia and Pacific region and strengthens the voice of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the work of the organization. “Our unique position makes it crucial for us to contribute and engage with ITU's initiatives, which are closely aligned with our national priorities and vital to our resilience and progress." As part of its focused assistance to Small Island Developing States, ITU promotes universal, equitable and affordable access to information and communication technologies for all people in underserved rural and urban areas.
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