Uzbekistan, VEON discuss expanding telecommunications infrastructure

Photo: The Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan

BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 21. Uzbekistan and telecommunications group VEON discussed plans to expand mobile network coverage, modernize telecommunications infrastructure and improve digital services during a meeting between Uzbek Digital Technologies Minister Sherzod Shermatov and VEON CEO Kaan Terzioğlu in Samarkand on the sidelines of the C5+1 summit on October 19.

This was reflected in the statement by the Uzbekistan Ministry of Digital Technologies.

The meeting focused on opportunities to strengthen cooperation in telecommunications amid growing demand for digital services in Uzbekistan.

The sides reviewed VEON’s international experience and its operations in Uzbekistan, including prospects for upgrading telecommunications infrastructure, expanding internet access and introducing advanced digital technologies.

Particular attention was given to improving the quality and accessibility of digital services for the population through modern technological solutions.

The participants also discussed further opportunities for cooperation in telecommunications development and agreed to continue dialogue on potential joint initiatives.

VEON is an international digital operator listed on Nasdaq, providing connectivity and digital services across five markets, including Uzbekistan. The group operates in Uzbekistan through Beeline Uzbekistan, which has been active in the country since 2006. VEON says it has invested more than $1.6 billion in Uzbekistan’s telecommunications sector since entering the market. Its activities in the country include mobile connectivity, digital services, software development and artificial intelligence.