Minister Timilsina Calls for International Cooperation on Digital Transformation and Climate Resilience
Summary
Minister Dr. Vikram Timilsina has called for stronger international cooperation to protect telecom infrastructure from climate disasters, narrow the digital divide, and ensure equal access to emerging technologies like AI and 5G. He said Nepal needs technical assistance, technology transfer, and concessional financing to keep pace with global digital transformation.
Key Points
- Dr. Vikram Timilsina urged international cooperation to protect telecommunication infrastructure from climate-induced disasters and reduce the digital divide.
- He said developing countries need technical assistance, technology transfer, and concessional financial support to avoid falling behind in digital transformation.
- Nepal has expanded mobile and fiber connectivity, with more than 24,500 government offices, schools, and health institutions connected.
- He highlighted disaster damage to Nepal’s telecom network and said resilient infrastructure and emergency communication systems are now priorities.
