The key facts
- Online meeting between Uzbek ministries and Ericsson leadership on 5G and telecom infrastructure
- Ericsson is ready to offer equipment, software, and competitive commercial terms, possibly with the involvement of international financial institutions
- A visit by the Ericsson delegation to Uzbekistan and negotiations with operators are planned by the end of 2026
Online Talks with Ericsson Leadership
Cooperation issues with Ericsson were discussed at an online meeting between representatives of the Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan and the company's leadership, the Dunyo news agency reports. On Ericsson's side, the talks were attended by Head of Southern Europe and Eurasia Andrea Missori and Head of Central Asia and Azerbaijan Aidan Abyanbekov.
Possible Areas of Cooperation
Ericsson representatives stated that they consider Uzbekistan one of the strategically important markets and are interested in expanding their activities in the country. Potential areas of cooperation named include 5G networks, radio communication systems, and upgrading the core telecommunications infrastructure.
Terms and Financing
The company said it is ready to offer hardware and software solutions for mobile networks on competitive commercial terms. If necessary, financing mechanisms involving international financial institutions may be considered. The Uzbek side, in turn, emphasized that the country's telecommunications market is open to foreign companies and investors.
Planned Visit
By agreement, a visit by an Ericsson delegation to Uzbekistan is planned by the end of 2026, during which negotiations will be held with the relevant ministries and local mobile operators.
