The theme for World Telecommunications Day was chosen to be the role of ICTs in sustainable development, he said. This was not coincidental, continued Mr Brincat, it should make the Maltese aware that the island must be at the forefront of this “silent revolution” to serve as a spur to the other countries that have recently joined the European Union.

The Labour MP also said that the role of ICTs should be a core element of the economic national plan so the economy can grow in a sustainable manner.