The election, which took place during the 25th meeting of the AWG in Indonesia from July 1-5, demonstrates the international community’s acknowledgement of Vietnamese experts’ experience in radio communication.
This is the first time a Vietnamese representative has been elected to the position. Previously, Vietnam held the role of Vice Chair of the AWG for 2014-2019.
The AWG covers various aspects of the emerging wireless systems, including IMT/IMT-Advanced to meet upcoming digital convergence era in Asia-Pacific. It assists the process of providing cost effective radio-communications solutions and facilitating the transfer of technology.
