«NOKIA» corporation is interested in the introduction of 5G technology in Uzbekistan

On May 17 this year, a video meeting of the Ambassador of Uzbekistan Kadambay Sultanov in Finland, Riga with the vice-president of the Finnish corporation "NOKIA" Mikko Lavanti took place, the press service of the embassy reported.

NOKIA is a Finnish multinational technology corporation that works in more than 100 countries around the world. The staff exceeds 103 thousand people. Annual income reaches 23 billion US dollars. Fortune Global 500 is one of the largest companies in the world. Develops the next generation of standards for 5G mobile networks. Has a representative office in Uzbekistan, which has a regional status.

The parties exchanged views on the prospects for cooperation between Uzbekistan and NOKIA in investment and technological spheres, attracting the scientific and technical potential and experience of the company to our country.

Mikko Lavnti also noted that after his visit to Uzbekistan in the spring, partnership agreements were reached with major communication operators in Uzbekistan. It was especially noted that the further development of mutually beneficial cooperation is facilitated by profound transformations under the leadership of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the purposefulness of efforts to introduce modern software products, information systems and communication resources in all industries. The interest of the corporation in cooperation with Uzbekistan on the introduction of 5G technologies in the republic was confirmed.

Kadambay Sultanov also noted the importance of the ongoing reforms in the field of IT and communications, including familiarized with the strategy "Digital Uzbekistan - 2030"

At the conclusion of the negotiations, the Vice President of Nokia was invited to the International High-Level Conference “Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity. Challenges and Opportunities ”in Tashkent on July 15-16 this year, which was accepted with gratitude.