Sustainability Report / 2024

Membership in international associations

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Participation in relevant international and industry associations allows the company to be part of the global dialogue on sustainable development, gain access to best practices and advanced methodologies, and strengthen its own contribution to achieving climate and social goals.

Membership in such organizations contributes to a deeper understanding of stakeholder expectations, helps build an ESG strategy, and strengthens the company’s reputation as a responsible and transparent participant in the international market. in addition, it expands opportunities for cooperation, exchange of experience, and attraction of sustainable financing. Uzbektelecom JSC is a member of the following international and industry associations:

International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Uzbektelecom JSC has been participating in ITU events since at least 2016. in September 2016, they held an ITU seminar on «Innovative ICT Technologies» in Tashkent, and in 2017, «Smart Sustainable Cities» in Samarkand.

Since 2017, representatives of Uzbektelecom JSC have participated annually in the World Telecommunication Development Conferences (WTDC), ITU Telecom World forums, as well as working sessions on standardization, digital transformation, sustainable development, and cybersecurity. The company’s participation in ITU initiatives to develop smart cities has been particularly significant, with Uzbektelecom JSC promoting the concept of digitalization of urban infrastructure in Uzbekistan.

In addition, the company actively interacts with ITU regional offices, participating in educational programs, joint research projects, and working groups aimed at developing the telecommunications industry in Central Asian countries.

Thus, cooperation with the ITU has become an important strategic platform for Uzbektelecom JSC, providing access to cutting-edge international experience, strengthening the company’s position in the global telecommunications space, and contributing to the accelerated digitalization of the country.

Uzbektelecom JSC is a member of the ITU: since 2016-2017.

Regional Communications Community (RCC), Uzbektelecom JSC has been participating in RCC events since at least 2018, when the company represented the RCC Operators Council at the International Technology Congress in Moscow.

Since then, Uzbektelecom JSC’s participation in RCC activities has become regular and systematic. The company regularly attends relevant forums, conferences, and working group meetings, contributing to the development of telecommunications cooperation in the CIS.

Since 2018, Uzbektelecom JSC has been actively participating in meetings of the RCC Telecommunications Operators Council, discussions on cross-border traffic exchange, roaming regulation, as well as initiatives on digital transformation and harmonization of communication standards in the region. of particular note is its participation in the preparation and coordination of draft agreements within the CIS, as well as in the activities of working groups on cybersecurity, digital development, and the shared use of communications infrastructure.

Thus, the RCC is not just a platform for dialogue for Uzbektelecom JSC, but an essential tool for strengthening regional cooperation, exchanging experience, and developing common approaches in the rapidly developing communications industry.

Uzbektelecom JSC is a member of the RCC: since 2018

The Central Asian Artificial Intelligence Association (AICA), aims to develop education and scientific research in the field of AI, promote its implementation in 12 priority sectors, and popularize digital ethics.

The official accession of Uzbektelecom JSC to the Central Asian Artificial Intelligence Association (AICA) on February 12, 2025, was an important milestone in the company’s digital transformation strategy and strengthening its position in the field of advanced technologies.

By joining the AICA, Uzbektelecom JSC announced its intention not only to keep pace with technological progress, but also to actively participate in the formation of a regional AI ecosystem. in the first months of its membership, the company joined the Association’s expert sessions, working groups, and project initiatives focused on the development and implementation of solutions in the field of big data analytics, intelligent process automation, and next-generation digital platforms.

Thus, membership in AICA is not just a prestigious status, but a real leap towards the integration of Uzbekistan into the regional and global AI agenda, where Uzbektelecom JSC acts as one of the driving forces of the digital future.

Uzbektelecom JSC is a member of AICA: since February 12, 2025.

Carrier Community (СС), is a global telecommunications club established in 2008 that organizes annual meetings of the global community of operators in different cities around the world for its members. CC provides an industry-focused platform for media, networking, and brand building for wholesale telecommunications service providers and telecom ecosystem partners. CC serves sectors including, but not limited to, fixed networks, data transmission, messaging, voice, data centers, VAS, MVNO, internet service providers, submarine cables, telecom centers, cloud solutions, satellite communications, enterprises, and content.

Uzbektelecom JSC is a member of the CC since 2022.

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