CTO/05
2026
FROM THE DESK OF THE CHAIRMAN
VISION FOR THE CTO
Incoming Chaiman Speech made at the CTO 64 Council Lesotho th
Excellencies… Distinguished Delegates Ladies and Gentlemen,
Let me present myself – Am TASSARAJEN PILLAY CHEDUMBRUM, a practicing Solicitor in Mauritius. I was Minister of INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES between the year 2010 to 2014; and now I am the Chairman of ICTA, the Regulator in Mauritius. Mauritius assumes the Chairmanship of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation… at a very critical moment. Let me be clear. MAKE NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT The digital divide still exists. Cyber threats are rising. And too many of our people remain excluded. This must change. On behalf of the Government and people of Mauritius. I thank the outgoing Chair for their leadership and I would also like to express my sincere appreciation. for the exemplary commitment, & invaluable contributions in advancing the mission and objectives of the CTO. They have built the foundation. Now we must accelerate. In an era, marked by rapid digital transformation, the role of the CTO has never been more critical.
As Chair… Mauritius will focus on action—not declarations. First—digital inclusion. Connectivity is not a luxury… it is a right. We will push for affordable access. Stronger digital skills. And real participation for all. We will ensure that no member state is left
behind in this digital era. Second—cybersecurity.
Our systems are only as strong as our weakest link. We will strengthen cooperation. Share intelligence, best practices. And build real capacity across member countries. Third—innovation. We will not watch the future. We will shape it. We will support emerging technologies that create jobs. Strengthen
economies. And deliver real results. Mauritius understands the stakes.
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