Intersputnik and ITU Sign partnership to enhance global SatCom capacity building

Intersputnik and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have signed a cooperation agreement to enhance capacity building and digital skills development in satellite communications and broadcasting technologies. The agreement was concluded on 18 November 2025 during the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The partnership aims to establish a sustainable and inclusive training platform to support the professional development of specialists in the satellite communications sector. The agreement was signed by Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau, and Ksenia Drozdova, Director General of Intersputnik.

Coming at a major global ICT development forum, the partnership underscores the commitment of both organisations to expanding access to satellite technologies as a means of reducing the digital divide and improving global connectivity. With increasing reliance on satellite systems to support national and regional digital networks, demand for skilled professionals in the field continues to rise.

The joint initiative will include the creation of a comprehensive training programme and an online platform that provides remote access to educational materials and procedures. The project is expected to support the rollout of satellite communications projects, improve service quality, and create new opportunities for scientific and technical cooperation across borders.

ITU and Intersputnik plan to involve industry players, government institutions, research organisations, and other stakeholders to strengthen the programme’s impact.

Ms. Drozdova noted that the shortage of qualified professionals remains a barrier to the growth of modern satellite communications systems. She emphasised Intersputnik’s commitment to supporting young professionals and collaborating with ITU to elevate workforce development across the industry.

Dr. Zavazava highlighted the Telecommunication Development Bureau’s continued role in boosting digital skills globally, adding that the partnership with Intersputnik will support the effective use of satellite and broadcasting technologies while advancing digital transformation efforts worldwide.