The Minister of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan, Sherzod Shermatov, met with Cynthia Zhang, Senior Director of APT Satellite Company Limited (APSTAR), to discuss cooperation opportunities in the field of satellite communication.
Meeting Location and Time
This meeting took place during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) held in Shanghai.
Areas of Cooperation Under Discussion
The parties analyzed the current state of satellite communication services in Uzbekistan and discussed plans for expanding modern telecommunication infrastructure and deepening practical interaction in this area.
Proposals and Next Steps
APSTAR representatives stated their readiness to provide the Uzbek market with a full range of technological solutions and satellite services, noting the positive dynamics of bilateral partnership. Following the negotiations, participants discussed subsequent stages of implementing joint projects, the need to complete relevant organizational and legal procedures, as well as the possibility of demonstrating the first results of cooperation within the framework of ICT Week Uzbekistan 2026.