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Senior Afghan officials are participating in high-level summits in Uzbekistan this week, seeking to deepen regional collaboration in technology, infrastructure, and economic development.
Kabul, Afghanistan – Several senior Afghan officials are in Uzbekistan this week to participate in key multilateral summits aimed at enhancing regional cooperation in economic and technological sectors.
Acting Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Najibullah Haqqani, is representing Afghanistan at the 31st meeting of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) member countries in Tashkent. The summit focuses on expanding regional collaboration in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), with discussions covering preparations for the 2025 ITU World Conference, coordination for the Global Postal Congress, and progress on World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) commitments. Other key topics include the development of non-geostationary satellite systems, strategies to combat telecom-related fraud, and the expansion of RCC Plus cooperation.
Before his departure, Haqqani met with Uzbek Ambassador Oybek Usmanov in Kabul, where the two officials discussed potential ICT partnerships and other areas of mutual interest.
Meanwhile, Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Mohammad Naeem participated in the “Peace, Friendship and Prosperity” summit in Termez, where he emphasized Afghanistan’s commitment to regional stability and economic integration. In his address, Dr. Naeem called on the international community to increase investment and development support for Afghanistan, highlighting the country’s readiness to both contribute to and benefit from regional initiatives. He stressed that long-term peace and prosperity in the region depend on collaborative efforts in trade, infrastructure, and technology.
Further developments are expected as the summits continue, with potential agreements on ICT expansion, anti-fraud measures, and regional connectivity projects.
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