Telecommunications and Post Regulatory Authority (ARTP) of Senegal and Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) of Turkey have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in telecommunications, digital services, and postal regulation.
The agreement was signed during the 2026 World Regulatory Symposium held in Ankara and marks a new step in digital cooperation between both countries.
The signing ceremony was led by Dahirou Thiam and Ömer Abdullah Karagözoglu.
Several senior officials attended the event, including Moustapha Sokhna Diop, alongside representatives from international telecommunications organisations and officials from both regulatory bodies.
According to both institutions, the partnership comes at a time when regulators globally are facing rapid changes linked to emerging technologies, digital commerce, cybersecurity threats, and growing data governance challenges.
The two regulators said stronger collaboration is becoming increasingly important as countries work to manage the impact of technologies such as satellite communications, e-commerce platforms, and expanding digital services.
Under the agreement, ARTP and BTK will create a structured framework for cooperation focused on sharing regulatory knowledge, strengthening institutional capacity, and supporting innovation within the digital economy.
The partnership will also support collaboration around startup ecosystem development, consumer protection, and improving digital service experiences for users in both countries.
Both organisations further committed to expanding technical training programmes, expertise exchange initiatives, and joint projects aimed at accelerating digital transformation.
Officials said the agreement is expected to support more resilient and sustainable digital economy growth in both Senegal and Turkey while strengthening long-term institutional cooperation between the two regulators.
The partnership also reflects growing international collaboration among telecommunications regulators as governments seek to modernise digital policy frameworks and improve regulatory readiness for rapidly evolving technologies.
