Secretary for the Department of Information and Communication Technology, Steven Matainaho has emphasized that the department has been aiming to hold such an event with neighbouring Pacific countries and territories.
"This is not something that just popped up but it was an initiative primarily by Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Timothy Masiu, when he attended the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in Romania. One of the things that was noted is the need for unity and a strong voice.
