IT Park and Telecontact Discuss Business Expansion in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan and APT Satellite Limited (APSTAR) are strengthening their partnership in the fields of satellite communications, telecommunications infrastructure, and related projects in Central Asia.

The discussion took place during a meeting between the Minister of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan, Sherzod Shermatov, and the Executive Director and President of APT Satellite, Van Hoonbin, as part of the ICT WEEK Uzbekistan 2026 event.

Market Development Prospects

The parties reviewed the potential for developing the satellite communications market in Uzbekistan, as well as APT Satellite's business plans in the country. Opportunities to utilize the company's current and future satellite resources for the development of national telecommunications infrastructure were discussed.

One of the key outcomes of the negotiations was the signing of a cooperation agreement between APT Satellite and UZ-SAT in the presence of Sherzod Shermatov. This agreement provides for practical interaction in the areas of satellite communications and digital infrastructure.

Areas of Joint Work

Participants also analyzed the existing cooperation between APT Satellite and UZ-SAT and identified future directions for joint activities. These directions include using APT Satellite's satellite resources to provide satellite communication services, broadband internet access, television and radio broadcasting, as well as other digital and telecommunication services.

Representatives of APT Satellite presented the company's plans for further developing its satellite constellation and launching new spacecraft using modern technologies. It was noted that expanding satellite resources will open up additional opportunities for the development of satellite communications in Central Asia and improve the quality of relevant services.

Furthermore, the parties discussed the further development of satellite infrastructure in the region, the expansion of international communication capabilities, and potential joint projects involving APT Satellite, UZ-SAT, and representatives of Uzbekistan.

A meeting was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, between IT Park Uzbekistan and EAST GAMES to discuss the further development of the company, support for the Uzbek gaming industry, and expanding the export opportunities of local studios.

IT Park Uzbekistan stated that this meeting is part of the organization's efforts to support participants and facilitate their entry into international markets. The CEO of IT Park Uzbekistan, Azamat Karamatov, and representatives of EAST GAMES reviewed possibilities for implementing new projects, developing the GameDev industry, and strengthening the presence of Uzbek companies in foreign markets.

The parties noted the growing significance of GameDev not only as a field of creative industries but also as a promising sector for exporting digital products and entering new international markets. Special attention was paid to measures to support the further development of EAST GAMES, including assistance with launching new projects and the company's international expansion.

The necessity of creating a system to support GameDev projects at all stages—from incubation and acceleration to preparing teams to work with publishers and investors—was also discussed. The parties considered additional mechanisms that would allow early-stage studios to test their products, assess market potential, and prepare for scaling.

Another area of discussion was increasing the export opportunities for local game development companies and their participation in international exhibitions, conferences, and business missions. In this context, the parties discussed possibilities for supporting EAST GAMES' participation in international events and expanding the company's interaction with foreign partners.

Attending such events can help establish new contacts with foreign partners, publishers, and investors, promote products created by Uzbek studios on global markets, and identify new business prospects. Furthermore, the parties discussed finding promising game development teams operating in the regions of Uzbekistan and including them in IT Park Uzbekistan's support programs.

Following the meeting, IT Park Uzbekistan and EAST GAMES defined areas of cooperation for developing the GameDev ecosystem, expanding export opportunities for local companies, and preparing studios for entry into international markets. The parties intend to continue cooperating to support the development of EAST GAMES, expand its export activities, and promote GameDev products created in Uzbekistan on the global market.