22.04.2025 14:12:00
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Representatives of the largest telecom operators in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have https://t.me/eurasiandigitalfoundation/660 to cooperate in providing telecommunications services, developing international transit channels, and ensuring reliable communications systems.
The corresponding memorandum was signed at the iWTC international forum in Tashkent.
The agreement covers digital infrastructure development, expanding access to high-speed internet, and positioning both countries as key hubs on the global data transmission network, given their location at the crossroads of trans-Asian and European digital routes.
Joint efforts are expected to turn the region into a vital link between East and West, increasing transit volumes through reliable high-speed data routes.
According to Aliybek Indykbayev, a member of the Kazakhtelecom board, the memorandum is not just a document but a "platform for building a sustainable technological ecosystem that will drive economic growth for years ahead."
Beyond infrastructure, the partnership aims to foster innovation and economic diversification, including projects in 5G, smart cities, and AI-based solutions.
According to a 2023 World Bank study, a 10% increase in broadband penetration can boost GDP growth by 1.4% in developing countries.
For Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, this opens up new opportunities in e-commerce, fintech, and digital education, reducing reliance on raw materials.
The UN recognized internet access as a basic human right back in 2011, making universal connectivity a crucial goal.
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