Washington:Mr. Abdulbasit Al-Baour, Head of the General Authority for Communications and Informatics, conducted a series of meetings with senior officials from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in Washington, D.C. These meetings focused on exploring cooperation opportunities and understanding the US approach to telecommunications market regulation and the development of regulatory frameworks.
According to Libyan News Agency, the discussions included key topics related to telecom market regulation, such as the development of regulatory frameworks, licensing, spectrum management, and telecommunications infrastructure regulation. The aim was to create regulatory mechanisms that foster fair competition, encourage investment, and empower the private sector, thereby stimulating innovation and the delivery of advanced telecommunications services.
The two parties also discussed developing regulatory frameworks that balance protecting user interests with ensuring market efficiency, creating an environment attractive to private investment. They considered ways to encourage the entry and sustained operation of qualified companies, as well as promoting innovation and investment in infrastructure and digital services. Other topics included telecommunications network security, the protection of critical infrastructure and international undersea cables, and regulating satellite communications, including coordination between satellite systems and licensing frameworks.
Opportunities to utilize U.S. expertise and best practices to enhance Libya's regulatory framework were also explored. This includes improving regulatory institutions' efficiency, knowledge exchange, and national capacity building to foster a competitive telecommunications market. The aim is to strengthen the private sector's role in infrastructure development and service delivery, enabling the Libyan market to adapt to technological shifts and seize investment opportunities.
These meetings are part of the Authority's strategic direction to develop Libya's telecommunications market regulation based on transparent principles. The goal is to boost competition, expand the private sector's role, and modernize the sector's framework by drawing on international experiences and advanced regulatory practices. The initiative seeks to create a stable environment conducive to investment and innovation.
Furthermore, the meetings highlight the importance of institutional cooperation and knowledge exchange in developing the telecommunications sector. They underscore the need to build national capabilities to keep pace with rapid changes in telecommunications and digital technology, enhancing Libya's readiness for future technologies and supporting the creation of an advanced, sustainable telecommunications market.