Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan and telecommunications group VEON have discussed expanding mobile network coverage, improving internet access and developing the country's telecommunications infrastructure.
The discussions took place in Samarkand between Uzbekistan's Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov and VEON CEO Kaan Terzioglu on the sidelines of the C5+1 summit involving Central Asian countries and the United States, Uzbekistan's Ministry of Digital Technologies said.
The talks focused on expanding mobile network coverage and improving the quality of digital services available to the population. The participants also considered opportunities to further develop internet access in response to growing demand for digital services in Uzbekistan.
The two sides exchanged views on VEON's international experience and the group's operations in the Uzbek market. They also discussed the potential introduction of modern technological solutions and further development of telecommunications infrastructure.
Following the meeting, representatives of Uzbekistan and VEON considered possible areas for future cooperation and agreed to continue their dialogue on connectivity and digital services.
The ministry did not provide details of specific projects, investment commitments, implementation timelines or measurable targets for expanding network coverage.
