14 – 18 July 2025, Pattaya, Thailand
The 4th Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for WTDC-25 (APT WTDC25-4) was successfully convened by the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) from 14 to 18 July 2025 in Pattaya, Thailand.

The meeting was attended by 170 participants, including 88 in-person attendees, comprising representatives from APT Members, Affiliate Members, International and Regional Organisations, and other relevant stakeholders. The active and diverse participation highlighted the strong regional commitment to ensuring a coordinated and effective contribution to the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25).

In view of the vacant position of Chair of Working Group 1, the meeting unanimously elected Mr. Sandeep Kumar Gupta (India), currently serving as the Vice-Chair, to serve as the Chair of Working Group 1.

The meeting considered a total of thirty-three (33) input contributions and, following in-depth discussion, developed fifteen (15) draft Preliminary APT Common Proposals (PACP). These proposals aim to advance the region’s priorities and strategic objectives for WTDC-25.

The draft PACPs cover the following areas:

• Baku Action Plan

• Baku Declaration 2025

• Resolutions: 10, 11, 34, 55, 63, 64, 66, 67, 77, 82, 84, 85, and 89

In addition, the meeting agreed to carry forward the following seven (7) draft/candidate PACPs for further discussion at the next meeting:

• Resolutions: 9, 16, 37, 45, 58, 62, and 69

The meeting also reviewed the updated Work Plan for 2025 and discussed preparations for the next phase of activities leading up to the WTDC-25 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The upcoming 5th Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for WTDC-25 (APT WTDC25-5) is scheduled to take place from 15 to 19 September 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.

The Secretary General of the APT extended sincere appreciation to all delegates for their valuable contributions and continued commitment to regional collaboration. The outcomes of APT WTDC25-4 marked another important step toward a successful and impactful regional contribution toward the WTDC-25.