The United States has welcomed the re-election of Doreen Bogdan-Martin as Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

Bogdan-Martin received 164 votes out of 164 countries present and voting, demonstrating her commitment to the ITU’s mission and culture of excellence that she has instilled in the organization.

During her first term, Bogdan-Martin demonstrated strong leadership in making the ITU more transparent, accountable, and results-driven, said the US Department of State on November 13.

Under her direction, the ITU mobilized more than $80 billion in public and private sector connectivity commitments, advanced critical institutional reforms, and strengthened its role in promoting technological innovation.

Bogdan-Martin is well positioned to build on this record by keeping the ITU focused on its core mission, strengthening operational effectiveness, and working with Member States and partners to advance secure and resilient connectivity that supports economic growth.

The United States said it looks forward to working with Ms. Bogdan-Martin in her second term to advance the ITU’s mission: strengthening global connectivity, supporting technological leadership, and delivering meaningful results for its Member States.

"We proudly congratulate our fellow American for this historic achievement," said the US.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations agency for digital technologies, driving innovation for people and the planet with 194 Member States and a membership of over 1,000 companies, universities, civil society, and international and regional organizations.

Established in 1865, ITU coordinates the global use of the radio spectrum and satellite orbits, establishes international technology standards, drives universal connectivity and digital services, and is helping to make sure everyone benefits from sustainable digital transformation, including the most remote communities.