VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON), a global digital operator, along with its subsidiary Beeline Uzbekistan, has signed a memorandum of understanding with GSMA and the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan to host M360 Eurasia 2025 in Tashkent from May 20 to 21, 2025.
The signing ceremony took place during M360 MENA 2024 in Doha.
M360 is a series of global events organized by GSMA that brings together the regional mobile industry. The aim of the event is to identify, develop, and implement innovations that create a foundation for a favorable business environment and positive societal changes.
“We are excited to welcome a global platform that unites the entire mobile communications industry in Tashkent, a city that has always been at the center of business connections in our region, and to host the M360 Eurasia conference. Uzbekistan has ambitious plans for digital transformation that are not only focused on the development of our country but will also help accelerate the economic growth of Central Asia as a whole. We appreciate the role of the mobile industry in this movement towards the prosperity of Uzbekistan, and we thank GSMA and Beeline Uzbekistan, as the event sponsor, for their support and the memorandum that will allow us to hold M360 in our capital,” noted Sherzod Shermatov, Minister of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
“M360 Eurasia is one of the most important regional platforms that brings together our ecosystem to discuss growth opportunities through connectivity, digital services, and technology. For our group, which facilitates digital transformation in the dynamically developing markets of Central and South Asia, it is a great honor to collaborate with GSMA and the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan to host this significant event in Tashkent, where Beeline Uzbekistan's headquarters is located,” said Kaan Terzioglu, Chairman of the Board of Beeline Uzbekistan and CEO of VEON Group.
“Hosting M360 Eurasia 2025 for the first time in Tashkent is an important step in our efforts to promote digital transformation in Central Asia. We thank VEON and the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan for their support. The event will explore new ways to leverage mobile connectivity to stimulate sustainable economic growth and digital inclusion, providing a platform to promote innovation and collaboration in the region,” said Mats Granryd, CEO of GSMA.
The summit will be a significant step in enhancing Uzbekistan's presence on the international stage. It will help strengthen the country’s positive image, attract more companies and investors, and create new opportunities for business, economic, and social development.
GSMA
GSMA is a global organization that unites the mobile ecosystem to seek, develop, and implement innovations that underpin the creation of a favorable business environment and social change. Our vision is to unleash the full power of connectivity for the prosperity of people, industries, and society.
GSMA represents mobile operators, organizations within the mobile ecosystem, and related industries, and operates in three key areas:
- “Connectivity for Good”;
- “Industry Services and Solutions”;
- “Advocacy”.
This work includes promoting regulation that addresses key social issues, supporting technologies that enable the mobile industry, and providing one of the largest platforms in the world to unite the mobile ecosystem at events such as the MWC and M360 series.
VEON
VEON is a global provider of telecommunications and internet services, serving over 160 million users across six rapidly developing countries, where more than 7% of the world’s population resides. The company transforms lives by offering technologically advanced services that open new opportunities and foster economic growth.
VEON's shares are listed on Nasdaq and Euronext.
Beeline Uzbekistan
Beeline Uzbekistan is a digital operator serving 8.2 million mobile customers and 7.6 million active monthly users through its own digital services and applications.
Beeline Uzbekistan is part of VEON Group, which also includes the financial application Beepul, the recently launched streaming app Kinom, the super app Hambi, Beelab, OQ, and VEON Adtech.
GSMA website: gsma.com VEON website: veon.com Beeline Uzbekistan website: beeline.uz
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