BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 10. Uzbekistan's
Minister of Digital Technologies, Sherzod Shermatov, met with
representatives of Chinese telecommunications and technology
company ZTE to discuss plans for expanding the country's digital
infrastructure and developing new data center projects, Trend reports via the
ministry.
During the meeting, ZTE presented technical proposals and
conceptual solutions for the construction and expansion of data
centers in Uzbekistan. Discussions focused on ensuring the reliable
operation of future facilities, including power supply systems,
backup energy sources, cooling technologies, cybersecurity
measures, and supporting engineering infrastructure.
The two sides agreed to establish a joint working group that
will oversee technical coordination and support the implementation
of subsequent phases of the projects.
ZTE representatives also shared their experience in delivering
GovTech initiatives in various countries, highlighting
international best practices in digital transformation, public
service digitalization, and the deployment of advanced technology
solutions.
The meeting reviewed progress made since earlier discussions
between Uzbek officials and ZTE Senior Vice President Zhang
Jianpeng during the M360 Eurasia 2026 forum, where the parties
explored opportunities to expand data center capacity and
strengthen telecommunications infrastructure.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation
in digital infrastructure development, accelerating project
implementation, and expanding practical collaboration in the data
center sector.
The discussions come as Uzbekistan continues to invest heavily
in digital transformation, cloud infrastructure, and data storage
capabilities to support the country's growing digital economy and
e-government services.
