[Geneva]ITU Marks 150th Anniversary with Global Celebrations
International Telecommunication Union[ITU] Marks 150th anniversary with global celebrations
ITU celebrated its 150th anniversary on 17 May, marking a long and illustrious history at the cutting edge of communication technologies
ITU Presented 150 Awards And Martin Cooper+Robert E. Kahn+ Mark I. Krivocheev+Ken Sakamura+
Thomas Wiegand Bill Gates accorded special recognition
“ITU has earned its global reputation for resilience and relevance,” said United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, applauding the agency’s many contributions as the oldest member in the United Nations system. “Telecommunications – as well as information and communications technology – drive innovation.
ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao Said “The remarkable history of ITU exemplifies its stellar role in connecting the world to the most advanced and innovative means of communication, from the days of the telegraph to the Internet and mobile broadband, which now allows us to be in touch anytime, anywhere with friends, family, colleagues and even things,” “Throughout our 150-year history, we have promoted international cooperation, working to achieve practical solutions to integrate new communications technologies as they develop, spreading their benefits to all.