BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 20. Uzbekistan and APT
Satellite Company Limited (APSTAR) have discussed prospects for
expanding satellite communication services and cooperation in the
telecommunications sector.
This is reflected in the statement published by the Uzbek
government portal.
The issue was discussed during a meeting between Uzbekistan’s
Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov and APSTAR
Senior Director Cynthia Zhang on the sidelines of the World
Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai.
"During the meeting, issues of developing satellite
communication services in Uzbekistan, expanding modern
telecommunications infrastructure, and further deepening practical
cooperation in this area were discussed," the statement says.
The sides exchanged views on the development of
telecommunications infrastructure, the use of satellite
technologies and opportunities for expanding connectivity services
in Uzbekistan.
According to Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Digital Technologies,
APSTAR expressed interest in developing cooperation and providing
satellite communication solutions for the Uzbek market.
The parties agreed to continue work on the organizational and
legal aspects of potential cooperation. The results of joint
efforts are expected to be presented during ICTWeek Uzbekistan
2026, which will be held in Tashkent.
