Minister Calls for Stronger Cooperation Among CIS States in Digital Development
2026-11-10 14:55:00 / News of ministry

The meeting was chaired by Sherzod Shermatov, Minister of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Chairman of the RCC. It was attended by Thomas Lamanauskas, Deputy Secretary-General of the ITU, as well as heads of delegations and authorized representatives of RCC member states.
In his remarks, Minister Sherzod Shermatov highlighted the large-scale reforms being implemented in Uzbekistan, including digital transformation, the development of modern telecommunications infrastructure, the expansion of digital services for the population, and initiatives in the information and communication technology sector.
The Minister also emphasized the importance of further strengthening cooperation among CIS states in the digital sphere. He stressed that these countries should regard one another not as competitors, but as partners and strategic allies pursuing common goals through experience-sharing and mutual support. Such an approach, he noted, would not only enhance the digital capacity of each state but also strengthen the position of CIS member countries in the international digital arena.
A key item on the agenda was the coordination of RCC member states' delegations ahead of the 2026 ITU Plenipotentiary Conference. Discussions focused on supporting regional candidates and reaching consensus on joint proposals to be presented at the conference.
Participants also exchanged views on the ITU's priority areas of work for the next four years, including bridging the digital divide, developing telecommunications infrastructure, expanding international cooperation in artificial intelligence, and strengthening trust and security in the use of information and communication technologies. The importance of promoting a coordinated approach among RCC member states in these areas was underscored.


