BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 8. Uzbekistan’s Minister
of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov chaired the joint
65th/32nd meeting of the Regional Commonwealth in the Field of
Communications (RCC) and the CIS Coordinating Council on
Informatization, where participants discussed regional
telecommunications development, digital infrastructure, and
artificial intelligence, Trend reports via the ministry.
The meeting brought together officials and industry
representatives to address expanding international cooperation in
telecommunications, advancing digital connectivity, and
strengthening collaboration with international organizations.
A key topic was preparations for the International
Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference scheduled
for 2026. During the discussions, Uzbekistan presented its proposal
to host the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA)
in the historic city of Samarkand in 2028.
Uzbekistan also announced its candidacies for membership in the
ITU Council and the Radio Regulations Board for the 2027–2030
term.
Participants reviewed measures to expand digital infrastructure
and accelerate the deployment of non-geostationary satellite
systems, including integrating them with mobile communication
networks. Officials noted that these technologies could improve
connectivity and service quality while extending telecommunications
coverage across the region.
The meeting also addressed the future development of the
regional telecommunications market, improvements to international
roaming services, closer collaboration between telecoms operators
and ways to simplify cross-border telecoms services.
Artificial intelligence emerged as one of the central themes of
the discussions. Participants expressed their support for Uzbek
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s initiative to set up a Regional
Expert Council on Artificial Intelligence and Digital
Technologies.
The sides also discussed creating a regional platform as part of
the “AI for Good” initiative, adopting AI-powered solutions in
public administration and economic sectors, and developing
statistical data infrastructure to support AI technologies.
Participants voiced support for Uzbekistan’s proposals in
telecommunications and digital development, highlighting the
country’s growing role in advancing regional digital
cooperation.
At the conclusion of the event, Shermatov received a
commemorative order recognizing his contribution to international
and regional cooperation on the occasion of the RCC’s 35th
anniversary. Several officials and employees of the Ministry of
Digital Technologies and its affiliated organizations were also
honored with awards.
