BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 1. Uzbekistan’s Minister
of Digital Technologies, Sherzod Shermatov, held talks with
representatives of Omnitele, a leading Finnish telecommunications
consulting and engineering company, to discuss the development of
telecom infrastructure and digital connectivity, Trend reports, citing the
ministry.
The meeting focused on expanding broadband internet networks,
deploying 5G technologies, and improving digital connectivity
across the country.
The parties exchanged views on mobile network planning and
optimization, the use of data-driven analytical tools, and
approaches to more effective investment planning in the
telecommunications sector.
Discussions also covered international initiatives aimed at
enhancing digital connectivity in Central Asia, including potential
cooperation under the European Union’s Connectivity for Central
Asia (C4CA) project.
Particular attention was given to strengthening mobile network
coverage in Uzbekistan, expanding fiber-optic infrastructure, and
increasing public access to high-quality internet services.
Shermatov emphasized that fostering competition in the
telecommunications sector, developing modern infrastructure, and
providing affordable, high-quality communication services remain
among the government’s key priorities.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides expressed interest
in continuing cooperation on telecommunications infrastructure
development, expanding digital connectivity, and advancing joint
initiatives under promising international projects.
