TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 21. Uzbek Minister of
Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov held talks with Vahan
Hovsepyan to discuss the further advancement of cooperation on
internet development in Uzbekistan, Trend reports via ministry.


The discussions focused on expanding the deployment of IPv6
technologies, strengthening network security and internet
resilience, enhancing technical expertise, and deepening engagement
with the regional and global internet community.


The parties reviewed progress achieved under the memorandum of
understanding between Uzbekistan and RIPE NCC, while also
positively assessing ongoing cooperation with Uzbektelecom on the
broader implementation of IPv6 and related technical
initiatives.


During the meeting, officials emphasized that Uzbekistan has
emerged as one of Central Asia’s leading countries in IPv6
adoption, reflecting national efforts aimed at modernizing digital
infrastructure and preparing networks for the growing demand for
advanced digital services.


Both sides also underscored the significance of close
cooperation within the framework of the memorandum in supporting
technical dialogue, professional capacity building, and
collaboration with key stakeholders across the internet sector.







Representatives of RIPE NCC highlighted the strategic importance
of IPv6 technologies, cybersecurity measures, internet measurement
systems, and international best practices in strengthening the
resilience and sustainability of networks supporting government
digital services and critical infrastructure.


The organization additionally presented opportunities for Uzbek
specialists to participate in professional training programs,
technical workshops, and internationally recognized certification
initiatives in the field of internet technologies.


Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their readiness to
further expand cooperation in areas falling within RIPE NCC’s
mandate, including internet resilience, wider IPv6 implementation,
network security, technical capacity development, and the
sustainable advancement of Uzbekistan’s digital ecosystem.


The RIPE NCC (Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre)
is an
independent, not-for-profit membership organization and Regional
Internet Registry (RIR) based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
. It allocates and manages Internet number
resources—such as IPv4, IPv6 addresses, and Autonomous System
Numbers (ASNs)—for over 20,000 members across Europe, the Middle
East, and parts of Central Asia. [1, 2, 3]